Network Connex, a provider of mission critical network deployment solutions in fiber optics, data centers, and wireless and video networks, announced yesterday that Christopher M. Larocca has been named Chief Executive Officer. Larocca joins Network Connex with more than 20 years of experience leading and managing companies in industrial technology and services sectors.
Prior to joining Network Connex, Larocca was the President & CEO of Nortek Control, a global developer in artificial intelligence, facial recognition, smart connected systems for security and home automation, access control, and digital health markets. Previously, he held CEO and executive management positions at Luminance Brands and OK International, a subsidiary of Dover Corporation. He was also COO of EMCORE Corporation, a leading provider of components and subsystems for optical high-speed data and video networks, adding experience in fiber and telecoms, and started his career within General Electric’s Commercial and Industrial Sales division.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from Clemson University and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He replaces Jim Estes, who left Network Connex in early October to pursue other opportunities.
“Network Connex has been on a strong growth trajectory and we are very pleased to add Chris in this leadership role at the company,” said Chris Suan, President and Senior Managing Director of ORIX Capital Partners, the private equity platform of ORIX Corporation USA, whose managed fund acquired Network Connex in November 2018. “Chris brings great vision and energy as well as leadership experience at large and start-up organizations within diverse but relevant sectors. We are confident that his skills and management experience will help Network Connex continue to strategically grow and execute on its goal to be the premier communications infrastructure services company meeting the needs of network operators today and in the future.”
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