WASHINGTON, D.C. -- LighTrade Inc., the leading provider of neutral, fully automated pooling points, announced the appointment of Kathleen Perone as Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Perone is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of LighTrade. Ms. Perone replaces founder and current CEO, Ted Pierson, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Vice Chairman of the Board. "It is with eager anticipation and great confidence that I turn over the reins to Kathy Perone to lead LighTrade in its operational phase," said founder of the company, Ted Pierson. "She is the perfect choice, with a well- deserved, world-class reputation as a senior telecom executive, who knows exactly what the carrier industry needs and how to deliver it quickly, effectively and efficiently."LighTrade Inc.