Speaker Bio
Giovanni’s current responsibilities are to further review future optical technologies with a
3-5 year horizon for the Optical Networks Division at Nokia, where his main focus is to
identify disruptive optical technologies and assist the product unit to develop sustainable
and differentiated solutions.
Giovanni has been involved in the IOWN Global Forum since Nokia joined the Forum and has been instrumental in setting the organizational strategy and contributing to the overall success of the Forum. Prior to his current position, Giovanni led Nokia’s global optical product management responsibilities, overseeing a significant expansion of the portfolio for the global market, covering DWDM, OTN, Management platforms and solutions. Giovanni has over 35+ years of industry experience and has held several senior management positions at LG-Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent, and Nortel Networks. Giovanni holds a Bachelors, Electrical Engineering from Concordia University in Montréal, Canada and is currently based in Ottawa, Canada.