With a strong dedication to progress and advancement, LightRiver has welcomed industry veteran John Hayduk to its Board of Directors. This marks a new chapter in LightRiver’s evolution promising enhanced services and a broader global presence. The company’s strategic growth not only highlights its focus on innovation, but it also positions it to better serve a larger audience of network operators, integrators and software providers.

A Visionary Leader

With over 30 years in IT and telecommunications, John Hayduk brings unmatched expertise to LightRiver. His career highlights include key roles at Tata Communications as President, COO, and CTO. His proficiency in managing large-scale software development and network engineering will be instrumental as LightRiver broadens its managed services and software offerings. 

“Further developing our Board is another critical piece in our growth story and John’s success speaks for itself. Our clients and teammates deserve the highest level of knowledge and experience available as we work to help them meet their goals, and Mr. Hayduk’s advice will clearly complement that duty.” – Mike Jonas, CEO of LightRiver. 

Hayduk holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from Penn State and a Master’s in Information Networking from Carnegie Mellon, underscoring his technical and leadership prowess. His significant roles at Telcordia and Bellcore further establish him as an industry authority.

Driving Innovation

Hayduk’s commitment to advancing LightRiver’s mission alongside the seasoned team of business leaders will accelerate the delivery of open, disaggregated and automated solutions, simplifying complex networking challenges.

John Hayduk’s appointment to LightRiver’s Board of Directors is a decision that aligns with the company’s goal of expanding its reach and improving its network solutions. As technology progresses LightRiver’s focus on innovation and leadership sets the stage for a future with groundbreaking advancements in network and software solutions. To learn more about LightRiver, visit https://lightriver.com/.