News and Events

2008

FORCE10 NETWORKS’ KAREN BLASING NAMED CFO OF THE YEAR

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 3, 2008 – Force10 Networks®, the pioneer in building and securing reliable networks, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Karen Blasing was named Bay Area CFO of the Year for a venture-backed company. The award, sponsored by Larkin Street Youth Services and the San Francisco Business Times, recognizes those individuals who have played a critical role in the success of their companies, as well as those who have contributed to the region’s economic growth and stability.  

“Karen and her team have focused on laying the financial foundation for the company’s worldwide expansion,” said Force10 Networks President and CEO Marc Randall. “This award serves as a strong validation of her commitment to ensuring regulatory compliance along with the financial well-being of the company.”

The gala dinner for award winners raised more than $400,000 to benefit Larkin Street Youth Services, which provides outreach, housing, medical, social and educational services to homeless and at-risk youth. For more information, please visit http://www.cfoawards.org. 

Contact:
Peter Ruzicka
Force10 Networks Inc.
408-965-5151
pruzicka@force10networks.com

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Jennifer Arculeo
Force10 Networks Inc.
408-965-5194
jarculeo@force10networks.com

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