TORONTO, Canada-Nortel Networks Ltd. retained Pascal Debon as president of its wireless networks division in its reorganization in the aftermath of the decision of its metro and enterprise unit president, Frank Plastina, to leave the company.
The infrastructure equipment maker named Sue Spradley president of its wireline networks, Oscar Rodriguez president of product and business strategy and investment, and Robert Burke head of the enterprise marketing unit. The optical networks business will be under Brian McFadden.
“As we continue to position Nortel Networks for profitability, the changes we are announcing today will result in an enhanced performance-driven business model that will ensure greater accountability and customer alignment,” said the company’s chief executive, Frank Dunn, in a press release.
The company also outlined its wireless strategy focusing on what it described as “wireless data networks.” Debon described the new strategy as “univity,” meaning universal connectivity.
Packetization, spectral efficiency, open platforms and scalable networks were the highlights of its strategy, according to a press release.
“3G is a new game with new rules,” said Debon.
