Tellabs Names VP for EMEA

HELSINKI -- Tellabs has named Heikki Hiltunen, 38, as its new vice president andgeneral manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).In this position, Hiltunen will be responsible for growing Tellabs'business and introducing new products to its customers in the EMEA region.He will be based in Finland and will continue his role as vice president andgeneral manager for Tellabs Oy, Finland. Hiltunen will report to AndersGustafsson, president of Tellabs Global Sales.

"We are delighted to have Heikki take on this new role where he willhelp us grow our business by delivering targeted solutions that meet ourcustomers' needs for tomorrow's converged network," said Gustafsson. "Weselected Heikki because he knows our customers and has several years ofproven marketing and sales experience in the EMEA region."

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