CommScope, Inc. (CTV) said it named Eddie Edwards president and chief operating officer effective January 1. Edwards will succeed Brian Garrett, who will retire later in 2010 after a 30-year career with the company. Until that time, Garrett will initiate and serve as advisor on several special projects within CommScope.
In related changes, CommScope will restructure its global management organization to take advantage of opportunities for accelerated growth.
Three CommScope managers have been named to expanded global leadership roles in the new organization structure, effective January 1, reporting to Edwards. Randy Crenshaw, currently executive vice president and general manager, Enterprise Solutions, will become executive vice president and chief supply officer, with global responsibility for manufacturing, planning, sourcing and logistics.
Ted Hally, currently executive vice president and general manager, Antenna, Cable and Cabinet Group, will become executive vice president and chief commercial officer, with global responsibility for all sales, marketing, research and development, product development and product management. Furher, Bob Suffern, currently senior vice president and general manager, RF Power Amplifiers, will become senior vice president and chief technology officer, responsible for the company's overall technology development and direction.
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