PETALUMA, Calif. -- Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that, effective immediately, it has appointed Andy Lockhart as senior vice president, international sales and marketing. A new role at Calix, Andy will have overall responsibility for the establishment and development of Calix's International business. A long time Cisco executive with over twenty years of experience in both launching and managing many of Cisco's largest international operations, Andy brings a wide range of global and cross cultural leadership experience to Calix.

"We are excited to have an executive with Andy's outstanding track record join Calix to lead our global growth strategy and execution," said Carl Russo, president and chief executive officer of Calix. "International expansion is the next phase in growth for Calix, and Andy brings deep experience in implementing and building successful operations worldwide. We look forward to Andy's leadership as we execute a disciplined international expansion strategy."

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