David Heard
Chief Executive Officer at INFINERA CORPORATION
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
David W.
Heard is currently the Chief Executive Officer & Director at Infinera Corp.
He is also the Chief Executive Officer at WiChorus LLC and a Director at Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. Previously, Mr. Heard held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Somera Communications, Inc. from 2004 to 2006.
He was also the President & Chief Executive Officer at Santera Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2003.
Additionally, he served as the Chairman of The Telecommunications Industry Association from 2017 to 2019.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Heard worked as a Regional Director at AT&T Corp.
from 1990 to 1995.
He also held the position of President & GM-Network Switching Division at Tekelec Global, Inc. from 2003 to 2004.
Furthermore, he was the EVP, President-Communications Tests & Measurement at Viavi Solutions, Inc. in 2012 and 2013.
Mr. Heard has a diverse educational background.
He completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University in 1990.
He then earned an MBA from the University of Dayton in 1991.
He later pursued graduate studies at Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he received a graduate degree in 1999.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
INFINERA CORPORATION
0.40% | 2024-04-04 | 917,000 ( 0.40% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
David Heard active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| INFINERA CORPORATION | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-11-22 |
Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc.
 Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Part of Zyvex Corp., Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. develops and manufactures nano-engineered materials. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2009-07-09 |
WiChorus LLC
 WiChorus LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services WiChorus LLC provides 4G packet core infrastructure products. Its purpose built smartcore platform's content and network intelligence enables operators to deploy High Speed Packet Access (HSPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), and WiMAX packet core networks. The company was founded by Rehan Jalil on December 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of David Heard
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Jds Uniphase Corp.
 Jds Uniphase Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Jds Uniphase Corp. provides integrated fiber testing, fiber inspection, and optical power measurement solutions. VIAVI is based in San Jose, CA. The private company offers high-performance handheld instruments that cut fiber testing and certification time in half. The company works with over 400 channel partners to sell a broad portfolio of solutions to network, communications, and electronics technology leaders worldwide. VIAVI empowers service providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and networks with intuitive instruments, systems, and technologies. The company also specializes in light management and optical coatings that help protect the world's banknotes from counterfeiters, enhance colors, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. The company serves government, aerospace, and defense customers with solutions that drive efficiency and reliability for the entire lifecycle of service deployment. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-03-31 |
| JDS UNIPHASE CANADA LTD(NDA) | Public Communications Contact | 2012-02-27 |
BigBand Networks, Inc.
 BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services BigBand Networks, Inc. provides broadband services. It develops, markets and sells network-based platforms, that enable cable multiple system operators (MSOs) and telecommunications companies (collectively, service providers) to offer video services over coaxial, fiber and copper networks. It offers its customers Broadcast Video, TelcoTV, Switched Digital Video and IPTV (Personalized Video) solutions that are comprised of a combination of software and programmable hardware platforms. The company was founded by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz on December 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Chief Operating Officer | 2010-03-03 |
Somera Communications, Inc.
 Somera Communications, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Somera Communications, Inc. used to provide telecommunications equipment and services. It was a telecom asset management firm that assisted service providers in generating greater value from their network assets. It also offered outsourced network operations, logistics and technical service as well as repair services for wireless, wireline and data products. The company was founded in July 1995 by Varon Gil. It was headquartered in Coppell, TX. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-09-04 |
Tekelec Global, Inc.
 Tekelec Global, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Tekelec Global, Inc. provides mobile broadband solutions. The company was founded by Jean-Claude Asscher in December 1971 and was headquartered in Morrisville, NC. | President | 2004-02-29 |
Training of David Heard
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Dayton | Masters Business Admin |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | Technology Services |
| INFINERA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 13 |
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AT&T Corp. /Old/
 AT&T Corp. /Old/ Major TelecommunicationsCommunications AT & T is the global leader in providing local, long distance, Internet, and transaction-based voice and data services. AT&T provides unparalleled quality and reliability in communications services | Communications |
Tekelec Global, Inc.
Tekelec Global, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Tekelec Global, Inc. provides mobile broadband solutions. The company was founded by Jean-Claude Asscher in December 1971 and was headquartered in Morrisville, NC. | Electronic Technology |
Somera Communications, Inc.
Somera Communications, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Somera Communications, Inc. used to provide telecommunications equipment and services. It was a telecom asset management firm that assisted service providers in generating greater value from their network assets. It also offered outsourced network operations, logistics and technical service as well as repair services for wireless, wireline and data products. The company was founded in July 1995 by Varon Gil. It was headquartered in Coppell, TX. | Distribution Services |
WiChorus LLC
WiChorus LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services WiChorus LLC provides 4G packet core infrastructure products. Its purpose built smartcore platform's content and network intelligence enables operators to deploy High Speed Packet Access (HSPA), Long Term Evolution (LTE), and WiMAX packet core networks. The company was founded by Rehan Jalil on December 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Technology Services |
Access Networks Ltd.
 Access Networks Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Part of Presidents Telecom, Inc., Access Networks Ltd. is a Singaporean company that provides long distance communications services. The private company is based in Singapore, Singapore. | Communications |
Santera Systems, Inc.
 Santera Systems, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Santera Systems, Inc. develops and manufactures switching equipments. The firm also provides solutions for telecommunications network. Its products include switches, signaling gateways, application servers and media gateway controllers. The company was founded in 1998 and is located in Plano, TX | Electronic Technology |
BigBand Networks, Inc.
BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services BigBand Networks, Inc. provides broadband services. It develops, markets and sells network-based platforms, that enable cable multiple system operators (MSOs) and telecommunications companies (collectively, service providers) to offer video services over coaxial, fiber and copper networks. It offers its customers Broadcast Video, TelcoTV, Switched Digital Video and IPTV (Personalized Video) solutions that are comprised of a combination of software and programmable hardware platforms. The company was founded by Amir Bassan-Eskenazi and Ran Oz on December 3, 1998 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Consumer Services |
Lucent Technologies
 Lucent Technologies Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Lucent Technologies used to design, develop and manufacture telecommunications systems, software and products. The company was headquartered in Welwyn Garden City, UK. | Electronic Technology |
Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc.
Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Part of Zyvex Corp., Zyvex Performance Materials, Inc. develops and manufactures nano-engineered materials. The private company is based in Columbus, OH. | Electronic Technology |
Lumentum Canada Ltd.
 Lumentum Canada Ltd. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Lumentum Canada Ltd. provides communications test and measurement solutions, and optical products for telecommunications service providers, wireless operators, cable operators and enterprises. It also provides anti-counterfeiting technologies for currencies and other high value documents and products. The company was founded on July 6, 1999 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
The Telecommunications Industry Association
 The Telecommunications Industry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Telecommunications Industry Association promotes business environment for companies involved in telecom, broadband, mobile wireless, IT, cable, satellite and communications industry. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Commercial Services |
Milestone Sports Ltd.
 Milestone Sports Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Milestone Sports Ltd. markets wearable sports products. It focuses on connecting retailers and brands to consumers through its Wearable Marketing Platform (WMP), which collects data from a sensor worn on the consumer’s shoe that wirelessly syncs to a mobile device. The company was founded by Jason Kaplan, Meir Machlin, and Tzach Goren in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Distribution Services |
Jds Uniphase Corp.
Jds Uniphase Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Jds Uniphase Corp. provides integrated fiber testing, fiber inspection, and optical power measurement solutions. VIAVI is based in San Jose, CA. The private company offers high-performance handheld instruments that cut fiber testing and certification time in half. The company works with over 400 channel partners to sell a broad portfolio of solutions to network, communications, and electronics technology leaders worldwide. VIAVI empowers service providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and networks with intuitive instruments, systems, and technologies. The company also specializes in light management and optical coatings that help protect the world's banknotes from counterfeiters, enhance colors, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. The company serves government, aerospace, and defense customers with solutions that drive efficiency and reliability for the entire lifecycle of service deployment. | Electronic Technology |
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