Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 9, 2001

Scott Kriens – Juniper Networks Inc (jnpr)

Scott Kriens has been the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Juniper Networks, Inc., since 1996, building the team from its early days of product development to the broad commercial success of today's expanding customer and product portfolio. Prior to joining Juniper Networks, Mr. Kriens was a co-Founder and Officer of StrataCom, Inc., in both Operations and Sales capacities from 1986 to 1996. He also serves as a Director of Verisign, Inc, Equinix, Inc, and Calient Networks. Mr. Kriens holds a BA degree in Economics from California State University, Hayward. Profile
TWST: Can we begin with an overview of Juniper Networks, Inc?

Mr. Kriens: Juniper Networks was founded in 1996 to address the emerging

market opportunity for the new network infrastructure