Ciena® Corporation (NASDAQ:CIEN, news, filings) today announced that James E. Moylan, Jr., Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), plans to retire in twelve months, effective August 28, 2025. Ciena intends to commence a search process to identify a successor. Mr. Moylan will continue to serve as CFO until a successor is in place and he will assist in the transition of his responsibilities.

“Jim has given more than 16 years of dedicated and distinguished service to Ciena. He has been a key member of our executive team and has played a significant role in the growth of our business and the strength of our operating model,” said Gary Smith, president and CEO, Ciena. “Jim has been an incredible leader across all of Ciena and has built outstanding relationships with our key stakeholders, including the financial community. When the time comes next year, we will wish him the best in his well-deserved retirement.”

“Being a part of Ciena has truly been the highlight of my career. It has been tremendously rewarding to help build and grow a business with a solid foundation that will drive continued growth and success,” said James E. Moylan, Jr., CFO of Ciena. “I look forward to continuing in a leadership role for the next year and watching Ciena on its journey into the future.”

About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the most adaptive networks in the industry, enabling customers to anticipate and meet ever-increasing digital demands. For three-plus decades, Ciena has brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. Prioritizing collaborative relationships with our customers, partners, and communities, we create flexible, open, and sustainable networks that better serve all users—today and into the future. For updates on Ciena, follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, the Ciena Insights blog, or visit www.ciena.com.

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