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CIENA APPOINTS ROBERT FINCH SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT

Ciena Corporation (NASDAQ: CIEN), a global leader in intelligent optical networking systems and software, today announced that Robert Finch has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Development. Mr. Finch will lead Ciena in the development of joint ventures, strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions, and comprehensive integration plans.

In his nearly 20-year telecommunications career, Mr. Finch has held multiple senior positions at companies such as MCI WorldCom, LDDS Communications, and AT&T Bell Laboratories. He was most recently the Vice President of Operations for Broadband Office.

"With its exclusive focus on next-generation, intelligent optical systems and software, Ciena is uniquely positioned to continue leading the networking industry to new markets and greater potential," said Patrick Nettles, chairman and CEO of Ciena. "Bob's extensive telecom experience and long history of accomplishments will undoubtedly bolster Ciena's effort to pursue new business opportunities in support of our continued growth."

"Intelligent optical networking is clearly the next major movement in telecommunications, and Ciena is leading the market in products and promising technologies," said Finch. "I look forward to joining Ciena's dynamic team and cultivating strategic relationships with fellow industry leaders to further this success."

Mr. Finch holds an M.S. in Engineering Economic Systems from Stanford University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis.