MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. -- Xtellus, a leading supplier of advanced ROADM technology for the metro and long-haul optical equipment markets, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Anthony Maher, a telecommunications veteran, as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Maher has more than 30 years of executive management, corporate governance, venture capital, marketing, sales, and entrepreneurial experience within the markets for wireline and wireless communications equipment as well as optical components.

“We are privileged to have Tony join Xtellus as Chairman,” said Tom Dudley, Xtellus president and CEO. “He arrives at a time of expansion in our ROADM product line and rapid growth in our customer base across North America, Europe and Asia. His expertise in successfully guiding private and public companies through this type of global growth brings significant value to Xtellus. His operational experience, broad market knowledge, as well as venture capital and M&A experience will prove invaluable as Xtellus continues on the path of profitable growth.”

Xtellus Inc.