Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 24, 2001

Sean Belanger – Paradyne Networks Inc (pdyn)

SEAN E. BELANGER has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Paradyne Networks, Inc., and a member of its Board of Directors since his appoinment in December 2000. Prior to his current position, Mr. Belanger served as Paradyne's President and Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for sales and marketing, research and development, and customer service. He began his career with Paradyne in June 1997 as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Service, where he drove Paradyne's sales through strategic and tactical initiatives. He has a proven track record in sales management exceeding revenue and profitability plans as well as customer expectations. During his tenure with Paradyne, Mr. Belanger has played a vital role in building a global sales and service organization responsible for the deployment of Paradyne's solutions in all 50 states and more than 140 countries. Prior to joining Paradyne, he served as Vice President and General Manager of 3Com Corporation's Network Service Provider Division. Earlier in his career, he held the positions of Vice President of Sales at Primary Access and Penril DataComm. Mr. Belanger holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of the history and evolution

of Paradyne Networks, Inc.?

Mr. Belanger: Paradyne is a 32-year-old company founded by a group of

engineers who were