Ciena Appoints Monika Fahlbusch as Chief People Officer
Business Wire•12/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Ciena appoints Monika Fahlbusch executive vice president and chief people officer
- ➤Fahlbusch joins Ciena after serving as Chief People Officer of Epic Games
- ➤Fahlbusch will lead global people strategy supporting Ciena’s continued growth
Expert Statements
Gary Smith, President and CEO of Ciena
“Monika brings valuable experience in helping high-growth companies transform and scale through talent, technology, and organizational strategy.”
Gary Smith, President and CEO of Ciena
“She will help us build on our progressive, people-first approach, ensuring our people strategy remains closely aligned with our business priorities, with a focus on attracting and developing talent, strengthening leadership capabilities, and evolving the employee experience.”
Monika Fahlbusch, Chief People Officer of Ciena
“Ciena has built a distinctive culture and an incredibly talented global team.”
Monika Fahlbusch, Chief People Officer of Ciena
“I’m excited to build on that foundation as the company enters its next phase of growth, helping Ciena continue to attract and develop great people while evolving the experiences, tools, and ways of working that will enable our teams to do their best work.”
Ciena Corporation (NYSE: CIEN) today announced the appointment of Monika Fahlbusch as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer, effective today. She will report to President and CEO Gary Smith and lead the company’s global People & Culture organization.
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