Ciena Corp
Current role
CIEN
David M. Rothenstein
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About David M. Rothenstein
Ciena Corp reported in an 8-K filed January 24, 2023 that David M. Rothenstein resigned as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective January 30, 2023. Ciena Corp reported in an 8-K filed January 24, 2023 that David M. Rothenstein was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective January 30, 2023. The proxy statement of Ciena Corp reports total compensation of $4,231,335 for David M. Rothenstein in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $573,900. Disclosed compensation is on record for 8 fiscal years.
“In connection with his appointment to this new role, Mr. Rothenstein resigned his previous role as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Ciena, also effective as of January 30, 2023.”
“On January 24, 2023, Ciena Corporation ("Ciena") announced the appointment of David M. Rothenstein as Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective as of January 30, 2023.”
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Affiliation history
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Ciena Corp (CIEN)
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Leadership on record at Ciena Corp
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- Bruce L. Claflin CEO, Board Member
- Gary B. Smith CEO, Board Member
- Hassan M. Ahmed CEO, Board Member
- Mary G. Puma CEO, Board Member
- Lawton W. Fitt Chairman
- Patrick T. Gallagher Chairman, Board Member
- Devinder Kumar CFO, Board Member
- Marc D. Graff CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
- David M General Counsel
- James E. Moylan, Jr. Chief Accounting Officer
Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary | $573,900 | $4,231,335 |
| 2024 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary | $565,000 | $3,357,821 |
| 2023 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary | $533,854 | $3,642,544 |
| 2022 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary | $515,000 | $2,821,562 |
| 2021 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, Chief Strategy Officer and Secretary | $515,000 | $2,746,716 |
| 2020 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, General Counsel andSecretary | $508,077 | $2,581,728 |
| 2019 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, General Counsel andSecretary | $528,846 | $2,716,203 |
| 2018 | Ciena Corp (CIEN) | SVP, General Counsel andSecretary | $458,654 | $2,141,029 |
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