Grain Management Backed Light River Announces Appointment of Mike Jonas As CEO

Aug 01, 2023•almost 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

LightRiver

Mike Jonas

Concord

Description

LightRiver, the premier optical network integration solution provider for next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control Software solutions, announced today its appointment of Mike Jonas as Chief Executive Officer. Jonas steps into the role following the retirement of founder and CEO Glenn Johansen.

Company Information

Company

LightRiver

Location

Concord, California, United States

About

LightRiver is the premier provider of next generation, multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® vendor neutral, Optical Domain Control Software solutions. LightRiver is an expert in Packet Optical, DWDM/ROADM, MPLS and Carrier Ethernet systems and designs, engineers, commissions, automates and supports next generation, software controlled, transport networks for mission-critical clients that require the highest capacity, reliability, resiliency and manageability that today's optical communications technology can deliver. LightRiver delivers unique value with turnkey hardware and software solutions, carrier-grade quality and unparalleled customer care in multi-technology networking. For additional information about LightRiver, please visit www.lightriver.com

Executive Insights

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New executive impact window

87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days

Budget influence

C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions

Transformation catalyst

65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives

Vendor review timeline

New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months

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