As CEO and President of Emerald Networks, Ray is responsible for running all facets of their submarine optical business. Ray has a proven executive management track record and a unique background of both Financial Services and Technology. Ray spent almost two decades at Citigroup managing Global Sales of Treasury Management services. He also built strategic alliances with global business partners: Microsoft, AT&T, Deutsche Telecomm and others. Lastly, he worked in the Global Technology Group, (e-Citi) which was responsible for creating innovative distribution channels for their banking services and providing customers with next generation smart phone access to banking. While at Nortel Networks, a leader in Optical Networking and VoIP technology, Ray managed Direct Sales and Channel Distribution for the Financial Services industry in NYC, selling hardware and services to the largest and most prestigious financial institutions in the world. For the past eight years, Ray has led and managed a large globally dispersed sales team at PGi selling their suite of messaging services to the world’s leading users of high technology collaboration services. Ray is married and a father of three daughters.

Scott brings the wealth of technical experience in the subsea category required to run the day to day operations of Emerald Networks. He spent 28 years in the telecom industry in senior level positions with AT&T, TE SubCom and Corning (NSW). He brings substantial experience with undersea communications systems with a strong focus on O&M, Transmission Engineering and Global System Sales. Scott is a proven leader in developing and managing complex multi-million dollar international projects. Emerald Networks and the new build of Emerald Express is best served by Scott’s attention to detail, documented progress and an attitude that anything is possible and nothing is too big to tackle or too small to matter. Scott is married and the father of one daughter.

Mike Havener brings 21 years of finance and accounting experience to his position as Chief Financial Officer. Mike served most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Global Services, Inc., a global communications company. During his 14-year tenure with Premiere Global Services, Inc., Mike held a number of finance roles as Treasurer, Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance and Vice President and Corporate Controller. A Certified Public Accountant, he began his career in audit at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Mike and his wife are the proud parents of a young son.

Nan’s ability to lead multi-functional teams and drive results in the experiential marketing communications sector offers a great base in her role as VP of Marketing at Emerald Networks. Her impressive track record of more than 20 years in sales, strategic event marketing, advertising and business development help her see the MARCOM goals of both the company and its’ partners clearly. She has successfully delivered on key client and corporate initiatives with clients like SAP, Microsoft, Ciena, Lexus, Mary Kay, BT, UPS and Intercontinental Hotels Group. She recently led the Sales & Marketing teams at a global event marketing and management company where she was part of the executive management team. Nan and her husband are the proud parents of the smartest dog in the world.

Greg’s ability to see the big picture serves him well in his role as VP, Enterprise Sales of Emerald Networks. An experienced telecom executive and project manager, Greg has implemented major technology projects globally over his 30 years in the industry. He has served in key positions not only in telecom but also major energy companies, starting with Tenneco and most recently with Shell Unconventional Oil. His consultancy in the field of the subsea sector led him to the country of Iceland where he developed key relationships beginning with the implementation of CANTAT3. Greg’s vision is to see the Emerald Networks’ system serve the enterprise market as the leader in the largest low-latency route across the Atlantic.

As Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development for Emerald Networks, Frank is responsible for selling Emerald Network’s submarine optical services by establishing strong customer relationships and building strategic partnerships for the company. A dynamic, seasoned leader with an entrepreneurial spirit and record of delivering consistent financial results for more than 25 years in key management positions, Frank has built and lead highly successful organizations for a variety of companies and organizations which include MCI, Qwest, S3Networks, and PGi. Throughout his career, Frank has accumulated vast experience in sales, technical consulting, operations, and personnel development. Accomplished in strategic plan development, vision setting, and execution, Frank excels by establishing a dynamic culture, creating a success driven environment, promoting a strong customer focus, and building/coaching high-performance teams. During Frank’s career, he has served a multitude of Global and Enterprise level customers.

Frank and his wife have three fantastic sons. Frank is an avid musician and sportsman.  He enjoys coaching his son’s baseball and football teams as well as supporting their many musical endeavors.