Casa Systems Names Michael Glickman as Next President and Chief Executive Officer

Glickman brings over 35 years of telecom and technology global sales leadership and major partnership experience to lead Casa Systems’ growth strategy

ANDOVER, Mass., July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casa Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASA), a leading provider of cloud-native software and physical broadband technology solutions for access, cable, and cloud, today announced the appointment of Michael Glickman as the Company’s new President and Chief Executive Officer effective August 1, 2023. Glickman, a telecom industry veteran with over 35 years of experience in the telecom, technology, and networking industries, will leverage his expertise to position Casa Systems for continued success and accelerated growth.

“Following a comprehensive selection process, we are pleased to announce Michael Glickman as the new President and CEO of Casa Systems,” said Bruce Evans, Chairman of the Board. “The Board believes Michael’s global sales leadership skills and industry experience strongly align with Casa Systems’ strategic priorities as we embark on the next phase of accelerated growth. With a proven track record of leading billion-dollar revenue businesses and spearheading global sales organizations focused on service providers, including telcos and cable MSOs, Michael brings a unique set of qualifications that position him for success in his role. We are enthusiastic about his inspirational leadership style and his plan to leverage Casa's cutting-edge technology to enhance our go-to-market strategy in order to scale the business on a cash-and-capital efficient basis and continue to deliver innovative solutions that create sustainable value for our customers and shareholders."

Mr. Evans continued, “I’d also like to thank Ed Durkin for his extraordinary efforts in leading the organization as interim CEO while also continuing to serve as CFO during this transition period. While his contributions have been many, Ed provided critical leadership to bring the Company’s Term Loan B refinancing to a close and thereby help the Company move towards financial stability and future growth. The organization is fortunate to have Ed’s leadership and depth of knowledge of our business, strategy, and customers in helping to direct the Company’s strategy, global operations, and growth.”