SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Riverstone Networks (OTC: RSTN.PK), a leading provider of carrier Ethernet networks, today announced that Roger A. Barnes, its Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed its Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Michael Overby, who has been the company's Vice President of Finance, has been appointed interim Chief Financial Officer.

"At this time, Riverstone needs to focus on critical strategic decisions," said President and Chief Executive Officer Oscar Rodriguez. "We believe this change allows us to best utilize Roger's extensive knowledge of the business and our industry as we make critical decisions about the future of our business."

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