Finisar Corporation announced the retirement of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jerry Rawls and the appointment of Michael Hurlston as Chief Executive Officer and a director of the company effective January 11, 2018.  Mr. Hurlston and Mr. Rawls will work together to ensure a smooth transition.  Mr. Rawls will continue to serve as a Director of the Company. The Company's Lead Director Robert Stephens has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors. Michael Hurlston most recently served as a Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Mobile Connectivity Products/Wireless Communications and Connectivity Division at Broadcom Limited.

Mr. Hurlston is also a Director of Ubiquiti Networks Inc. and a member of the Board of Advisors of Vilynx Inc.