Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Ulrich Kohn

Ulrich Kohn
Director, technical marketing
Ulrich translates market requirements into highly attractive solutions using ADVA Optical Networking products. With more than 25 years of experience in communication systems for fixed and mobile networks, he is familiar with the challenges and pain points of today’s networks. He is able to show how the latest technology provides answers and an economic, future-proof path forward.
Before joining ADVA Optical Networking in April 2013, Ulrich worked for Ericsson and Marconi Communications in management positions with business development, network strategy, product marketing and technical sales. He has gained in-depth knowledge in network architecture and technology strategy with fiber and microwave transport and routing solutions. Ulrich is a certified information security expert. He graduated from the University of Stuttgart with a degree in communications engineering.
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