Extreme Names SVP

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Extreme Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXTR - News ) today announced that it is transitioning its worldwide sales leadership with the appointment of Helmut Wilke to senior vice president of worldwide sales. Wilke replaces Frank Carlucci, who is leaving the Company to spend more time with his young family and pursue separate career opportunities, effective April 2nd.

Extreme Networks is continuing its efforts to better position the Company to meet global customer needs with differentiated, industry-leading network technologies and solutions. The Company leverages both a direct global sales force and worldwide channels.

"Helmut Wilke brings to us critical expertise managing a global sales force and leading productivity improvements. He joins Extreme Networks at time where he can help grow our business in both the service provider and enterprise markets," said Mark Canepa, president and CEO of Extreme Networks. "I would like to thank Frank Carlucci for his valuable contributions to Extreme Networks over the past three years, where he has helped to build effective worldwide teams and been focused on the needs of our customers and partners."

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