New CEO for Israeli WiMAX Vendor

­Israeli WIMAX vendor, Alvarion has named Eran Gorev to succeed Tzvika Friedman as president and Chief Executive Officer. The transition will take place during the fourth quarter, with Mr. Gorev assuming full day-to-day responsibility in December.

"We are pleased to welcome this highly-regarded executive to the company," said Anthony Maher, Chairman. "Eran Gorev brings an impressive track record of success in world-class organizations including NICE Systems, Amdocs, and Digital Equipment Corporation. His global experience, particularly in customer-facing roles with Tier 1 carriers, leading enterprises and governments, and strong corporate leadership skills are ideally suited to build on the achievements of Tzvika and the entire Alvarion team."

Mr. Gorev will join Alvarion after five years at NICE Systems where he has served most recently as Chief Business Officer with operational responsibility for an organization with over half a billion dollars in revenue and more than 1200 employees in dozens of countries.

"I am delighted that Eran will be leading the Alvarion team" said Tzvika Friedman, departing president and CEO of Alvarion. "It is a testimony to our past achievements and to our prospects for the future that we are able to attract someone of his caliber. Eran's experience with some of the world's leading carriers as well as his proven capabilities with large project execution will be important assets. His background brings both continuity and a fresh perspective to the company. I look forward to working with him to effect a seamless transition, and I wish him and the entire organization much continued success in the next phase of Alvarion's growth."

Posted to the site on 2nd September 2009