FREMONT, Calif. -- Ikanos Communications, Inc., a developer of smart silicon solutions for profitable broadband, announced today that it has appointed Renee Punian to the position of vice president of finance and administration. Punian will be responsible for managing all financial and accounting aspects of the company. She will play the principal role in closing new rounds of equity financing, planning detailed budget efforts, and reporting and analyzing Ikanos' monetary resources. "I am very pleased to have Renee join our management team at Ikanos. She has the drive and expertise to successfully execute Ikanos' financial plan and overall company strategy. Renee's experience and knowledge, gained from some of the leading semiconductor companies like Echelon Corporation and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, will be extremely valuable to us," said Rajesh Vashist, president and CEO of Ikanos. "She was a major contributor to Echelon's lucrative IPO in 1998, and this experience will directly help Ikanos as it strives for a successful equity event."Ikanos Communications Inc.