Extreme Networks appoints Ray Teske as APAC Sales Leader

Extreme Networks announced the appointment of Ray Teske as Sales Leader for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Teske, who has been a strategic advisor for Extreme in APAC since 2021, brings 30 years of experience in sales leadership and change management. His professional background includes significant roles at Nortel, Optiva Inc., and Avaya.

Norman Rice, Chief Commercial Officer at Extreme, expressed confidence in Teske's capabilities, stating, "Ray's leadership, institutional knowledge and understanding of our APAC business have made him invaluable to Extreme. His attention to detail, commitment to customers, and visionary leadership will level up our ability to seize emerging opportunities and drive sustained growth across APAC."

Teske himself commented on his new role, saying, "I'm honoured to step into the role of Sales Leader for APAC and look forward to building upon Extreme's success in this region." He emphasised the company's strengths, highlighting that, "Extreme is in a tremendous position to continue to capture market share as we lead the convergence of AI, networking and security. Our differentiated offerings and expertise uniquely position us to meet the evolving needs of our customers and drive growth in the market."

The appointment is expected to strengthen Extreme Networks' presence in the APAC region, leveraging Teske's extensive experience and established track record. The region has been a focal point of the company's strategic expansion plans, with a particular focus on integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning into its networking solutions.

Extreme Networks has been aiming to deepen its market penetration in APAC, a region characterised by rapid technological adoption and increasing demands for sophisticated networking solutions. The company positions itself as a leader in cloud networking, aiming to connect devices, applications, and people in innovative ways. It leverages the capabilities of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to offer end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions.

The company serves over 50,000 customers globally, and its offerings are reputed for accelerating digital transformation efforts. The strategic appointment of Ray Teske is seen as a step towards sustaining and enhancing this growth trajectory in the APAC market.