An accomplished technology executive, Broockman has held both CEO and GM roles over the last 25 years. Broockman’s background includes R&D and business strategy for large and private technology companies spanning a number of network products. Some of those products include Ethernet LAN switching, core routers, wireless, and networking software.
“Eric brings leadership and an impressive vision for innovation that will benefit Extreme Networks as we expand and evolve our industry-leading network solutions,” stated Chuck Berger, president and CEO for Extreme Networks.
“The industry is entering a period of extraordinary change as a result of emerging technology inflection points,” commented Broockman. “Extreme Networks is well positioned to capitalize on these market shifts within high impact segments for switching, high performance Wi-Fi access, data center, security, software products, SDN and network visibility and management.”
Broockman’s impressive industry experience includes executive management positions for technology leaders such as Cirrus Logic, where he was the VP/GM of the Crystal Division, and IBM. Most recently he served as the CEO of Alereon Inc., where he oversaw the strategy and product development of the industry’s first gigabit OFDM wireless solution.
In addition, Broockman holds a variety of US patents, is an active inventor, and was a National Science Foundation Fellow. Broockman earned a BS and MS in Engineering from the University of Florida where he graduated with highest honors. He is also a graduate of the UNC Chapel-Hill Executive Program in Business Administration.
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