The Saga of Ciena
Category
Company Brands & Tech Giants
Era / Tenure
Historic Legacy
Leaderboard Rank
#386 in Company Brands & Tech Giants
Verified Hearts
26,799 Hearts
ORIGINS & BACKGROUND
Profile & Early Foundations
Ciena Corporation is an American optical networking systems and software company based in Hanover, Maryland.
THE JOURNEY & BREAKTHROUGHS
Major Works & Significant Milestones
The company reported revenues of $4.8 billion and more than 9,000 employees, as of November 2025.
Key Milestone & Career Defining Moment
Gary Smith has been president and chief executive officer (CEO) since 2003.
