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Harald J.
Braun is currently Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Guident Corp.
since 2020.
Current roles also include Director positions at The Communications & Information Technology Association, CLAdirect, Inc., Columbus Photovoltaics LLC, and ICM Communications, Inc., as well as Executive Advisor at Forte Ventures LLC.
Former roles include President & Chief Executive Officer at Aviat Networks, Inc. from 2008 to 2010; President & Chief Executive Officer at Siemens Networks LLC; Director at Tarana Wireless, Inc.; Director & Interim Executive Vice President at BigBand Networks, Inc. from 2010 to 2013; Director at Dialogic (US), Inc., CBF Networks, Inc., and Host.net, Inc.; President of Siemens Carrier Networks Division at Siemens Information & Communication Networks, Inc.; Treasurer at Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions; and Senior Vice President at Siemens Ltd. (Thailand) from 2000 to 2002.
Education includes undergraduate studies at RWTH Aachen University.
Harald J. Braun active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Communications & Information Technology Association
The Communications & Information Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical and business support services | Director/Board Member | 2009-10-12 |
Cladirect, Inc.
Cladirect, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology solutions and services to the telecommunications and utilities industries | Director/Board Member | - |
Forte Ventures LLC
Forte Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Forte Ventures invests in companies located in North America. The firm focuses on companies operating in technology and tech-enabled services. It provides financing for early-stage capital requirements. The firm acts as a lead investor and makes co-investments. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
ICM Communications, Inc.
ICM Communications, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures computer, electronic and optical products | Director/Board Member | - |
Columbus Photovoltaics LLC
Columbus Photovoltaics LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops silicon solar cells | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Harald J. Braun
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BigBand Networks, Inc.
BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Develops, markets and sells broadband multimedia services | Director/Board Member | 2013-02-04 |
| AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. | President | 2010-06-27 |
Siemens Ltd. (Thailand)
Siemens Ltd. (Thailand) Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Engages in the electrical and electronics engineering sectors and operates in the industry, healthcare and energy sectors | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2001-12-31 |
CBF Networks, Inc.
CBF Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and commercializes intelligent backhaul radio systems | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 16 |
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Tarana Wireless, Inc.
Tarana Wireless, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures wireless broadband equipment | Electronic Technology |
Columbus Photovoltaics LLC
Columbus Photovoltaics LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops silicon solar cells | Electronic Technology |
Siemens Information & Communication Networks, Inc.
Siemens Information & Communication Networks, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Provider of integrated voice and data networks | Electronic Technology |
BigBand Networks, Inc.
BigBand Networks, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Develops, markets and sells broadband multimedia services | Consumer Services |
The Communications & Information Technology Association
The Communications & Information Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides technical and business support services | Commercial Services |
RWTH Aachen University
RWTH Aachen University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Aviat Networks, Inc.
Aviat Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and sells wireless networking products, solutions and services | Electronic Technology |
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technical planning and development services | Technology Services |
Siemens Networks LLC | |
Siemens Ltd. (Thailand)
Siemens Ltd. (Thailand) Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Engages in the electrical and electronics engineering sectors and operates in the industry, healthcare and energy sectors | Electronic Technology |
Cladirect, Inc.
Cladirect, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technology solutions and services to the telecommunications and utilities industries | Technology Services |
Dialogic (US), Inc.
Dialogic (US), Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops media processing software | Technology Services |
CBF Networks, Inc.
CBF Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and commercializes intelligent backhaul radio systems | Electronic Technology |
Forte Ventures LLC
Forte Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Forte Ventures invests in companies located in North America. The firm focuses on companies operating in technology and tech-enabled services. It provides financing for early-stage capital requirements. The firm acts as a lead investor and makes co-investments. | Finance |
ICM Communications, Inc.
ICM Communications, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures computer, electronic and optical products | Electronic Technology |
Host.net, Inc. |
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