Aviat Networks (AVNW) Appoints Bruce Taten to its Board

Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, is today announcing the appointment of Bruce Taten to its board of directors.

Mr. Taten served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for Cooper Industries plc from 2008 until its merger with Eaton Corporation in November 2012. Previously, Mr. Taten was Vice President and General Counsel at Nabors Industries from 2003 to 2008 and earlier practiced law with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP. Before attending law school, he practiced as a CPA with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. (now KPMG) in New York. Mr. Taten currently is a practicing attorney and private investor. He sits on the Board of Directors for Jeld-Wen Holding, Inc., where he is a member of the Compensation Committee (Chair) and Governance and Nominating Committee.

"We are happy to welcome Bruce to our board," said John Mutch, Chairman of Aviat Networks. "Bruce brings experience in environmental, social and governance matters, mergers and acquisitions, tax, finance and securities offerings and public company compliance, all of which will be important as we execute our growth strategy, increase profitability, and return greater value to our shareholders."

"I am extremely excited to join the Board of Directors for Aviat Networks," said Mr. Taten. "The Company has a bright future ahead and I look forward to working with John, Pete, and the other board members to accelerate our success."

Mr. Taten earned his FSA Credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) in 2020 and holds a B.S. and M.S. from Georgetown University and a J.D. from Vanderbilt University.

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