Massimo Di Blasio Email & Phone Number

• Creative, passionate and innovative senior business development/product line marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in optical networks and technologies with a excellent track record of generating significant direct and indirect revenue (>$500M) under all market conditions.• Thrives on solving complex challenges and creating value for customers whilst leveraging expertise in optical networks technologies (5/6G, Pluggable Transceivers, ROADMs, optical interconnects and free-space optical comms) for the commercial, aerospace & defense industry. • Self starter that has the ability to work as a team leader, team member or independently with an excellent track record of building businesses from ground up (start up mode) or managing established products/portfolios.• Extensive Knowledge in optical communications markets (Subsea, Datacenter, Wireless, ROADM, Transport Networks) in commercial and aerospace & defense industries and product technologies (Sensors, DWDM, ROADM, DD, Coherent, Interconnect).• Direct experience in working with OEMs, Operators and Standards Bodies (SOSA/MOSA/OIF/ORAN/ITU/FSAN) in defining new optical system and module architectures.• Comprehensive knowledge of product development from concept to mass production, full product life cycle, supply chain operations, legal, strategic planning processioning (S&OP).• Strong business and personal skills in generating new opportunities, customers, and managing the full sales cycle.• Strong contributor to the design and development of optical communication products.• Eager to learn new skills, explore new markets, and collaborate with diverse teams.• Experience in REP/DISTI management• Significant international experience (>15 yrs in Africa, Asia, Europe) and strong international business development skills whilst interacting with European, African and Asian cultures. • Fluent in English, French & Italian and limited in Spanish. • Ph.D. in Condensed Matter (Semiconductor) Physics

Listed skills include Fiber Optics, Cross Functional Team Leadership, Dwdm, Telecommunications, and 10 others.