NORCROSS, Ga., March 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. today announces that it will unify its global optical fiber cable operations under a new business brand, Lightera™, officially launching on April 1, 2025, at the OFC Conference in San Francisco, California. This strategic move combines Furukawa Electric’s three optical fiber cable business units — the Fiber Cable Division (Japan), OFS Fitel, LLC (OFS), and Furukawa Electric LATAM S.A. (FEL) — under one unified structure. Leading this global initiative, Foad Shaikhzadeh will serve as Chairman and CEO, with Holly Hulse taking on the role of President and COO.
“We are thrilled to unite our operations under Lightera, leveraging our global expertise to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth,” said Shaikhzadeh. “By integrating our resources, we will better serve our customers worldwide and help shape the future of optical fiber connectivity.”
A Strategic Move for Growth and Innovation
The creation of Lightera reflects Furukawa Electric’s commitment to meeting the rapidly evolving demands of industries such as generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G, utilities, medical, aerospace, defense, and sensing. The new organization will operate through four regional divisions NAR including Specialty Photonics global operation, LATAM, EMEA, and APAC — supported by eight corporate functions for global coordination.
This structure will:
- Improve synergies and collaboration among regional teams, driving efficiency and profitability.
- Strengthen the development of high-performance optical fibers and connectivity solutions, fostering innovation in the global market.
- Implement a new management system that enables faster decision-making and strategic alignment across regions.
- Expand market reach and contribute to Furukawa Electric’s Vision 2030, promoting a sustainable, connected world.
Lightera: A Name and Mission Illuminating the Future
The Lightera brand name signifies a new era powered by light, reflecting the potential of technological and cultural progress. Inspired by a lighthouse, the Lightera logo represents the company’s commitment to guiding industries forward with advanced optical fiber technology, building on the trust and reliability established over many years.
As global demand for fast, efficient, and sustainable communications continues to grow, Lightera will provide an innovative, region-specific portfolio of fiber optic solutions. Through strategic investments and technological advancements, the company aims to be a reliable partner for customers worldwide, offering high-value-added products that drive progress and help shape the future of connectivity.
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