TORONTO-Nortel Networks Ltd. said it has appointed Gary Kunis as its chief technology officer. He will replace Brian McFadden, who will become the chief research officer effective April 4.
Kunis was the chief science officer at Cisco Systems Inc. until 2002. He will report to the president and chief operating officer, Gary Daichendt.
“We are thrilled to have Gary join our team,” remarked Daichendt. “He’s an acknowledged Internet pioneer with a solid record of accomplishment, and I know he will provide an outstanding contribution to Nortel’s technology leadership.”