Avanex Names New CEO

Avanex named Jo Major as its new president and CEO, replacing Walter Alessandrini, who will continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Major most recently held the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Components Business Group of JDS Uniphase, which he joined in 2001. Prior to joining JDS Uniphase, Major was Vice President of Optical Pump Business Unit at SDL. http://www.Avanex.com