Michael Klayko CEO, AOptix

AOptix Technologies, Inc., in high capacity wireless communications, announced that Michael Klayko, a seasoned technology executive with more than 35 years of experience, has been named CEO.

In addition, AOptix has received an additional growth round of funding to capitalize on the global opportunity for its breakthrough AOptix Intellimax wireless backhaul technology.

“As AOptix continues to emerge as a game-changer in the wireless communications industry, we sought to identify an extraordinary leader who brings vision, focus and a wealth of experience to this role,” Kevin Compton, partner emeritus, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. “Michael has served on the board since May of last year, and is deeply familiar with the company. His diverse and broad experience as well as his passion for growing companies into global leaders in their industries is exactly what AOptix needs as we enter our next chapter of growth, and further establish the company as a leader in the wireless communications industry.”

 Klayko is the former CEO of Brocade Communications Systems Inc. Under his leadership from 2005 to 2013, Brocade’s revenues grew four-fold to $2.3 billion. Prior to Brocade, he was CEO of Rhapsody Networks, which was acquired by Brocade in 2003. He previously held leadership positions at technology companies including McDATA Corporation, EMC Corporation, Hewlett-Packard and IBM. He currently serves on the board of directors at PMC Sierra and Allscripts.

“AOptix’s highly differentiated product offerings have positioned the company to revolutionize the wireless communications industry, and I’m excited to be joining such a proven and talented team,” said Klayko. “AOptix is entering 2015 with multiple deployments in six different countries across three continents, including completion of construction on a link connecting New York and New Jersey for trading in the financial services industry. This is a critical time in the history of the company, and I look forward to leading AOptix into its next stage of growth.”

Founded in 2000, AOptix is a privately-held company based in Campbell, CA.