Kazuyasu Takahashi is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the communications and technology sector. Currently serving as Vice President & General Manager at Ciena since June 2020, Takahashi has a strong background with Cisco, where roles included Managing Director of Service Provider Operations for the Asia Pacific & Japan region from December 2005 to September 2019, and various client and regional manager positions focusing on KDDI and other service providers. Earlier career highlights include leadership roles at Extreme Networks and Cisco Systems, alongside a supervisory position at Marubun Corporation, demonstrating a solid foundation in sales and management within the industry.