ADVA Optical Networking appoints CSO
ADVA Optical Networking has announced the appointment of Christian Unterberger to the position of Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
In this position, Christian Unterberger becomes a member of the ADVA Optical Networking executive management team. As CSO, he will enhance the company’s global sales strategy, including direct, reseller and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distribution channels. In addition, he will expand the regional sales organizations to focus on selling to key accounts and developing market share via new customer and vertical segment targets. Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer Jürgen Hansjosten will continue to oversee daily global operational responsibility.
Christian Unterberger brings to ADVA Optical Networking extensive sales experience in the telecommunications industry. Prior to joining ADVA Optical Networking, Christian Unterberger was appointed as head of the Service Core and Applications business at Nokia Siemens Networks, where primary responsibilities included managing the global activities of the unit. Before that, he was with Siemens Communications for 20 years, where he climbed through the ranks, holding sales and management positions of increasing responsibility, including positions overseeing Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. He concluded his career at Siemens Communications as president of the company’s global Fixed Networks business.
