Management Team
Tommy Cook: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Tommy is the founder and CEO of Calnex Solutions. He has over 35 years' experience in telecoms test and measurement ranging from hands-on design, R&D programme management through to leading business teams with P&L. Prior to starting Calnex, Tommy held a senior role with Agilent Technologies, leading a business team focused on the markets Calnex now addresses. Tommy founded Calnex in 2006.
Ashleigh Greenan: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Ashleigh has over 20 years' of experience providing corporate finance and business advisory services to a range of high growth SMEs. Ashleigh's role at Calnex encompasses all aspects of business strategy and financing, along with maintaining the company’s strong financial management and reporting culture. Ashleigh also works on organic and inorganic opportunities to continue to fuel the company’s growth trajectory. Ashleigh joined Calnex in February 2020.
Anand Ram: VP Business Development
Anand has over 25 years' experience in business development for both multinationals and startups. The majority of his experience has been in telecoms test and measurement, including mobile, optical and datacomms. He has been based in Asia-Pacific, in Europe and in the USA at different points of his working life. Anand has held management positions in Agilent (now Keysight), and Wandel & Goltermann (now Viavi). Anand joined Calnex in January 2008.
Claire Wishart: HR Manager
Claire has 23 years’ experience in operational administration working in both corporate environments as well as startups and SME’s. Claire spent 14 years in administrative support at Hewlett-Packard/Agilent Technologies working at Executive Assistant level supporting managers and teams of up to 250 people. At Calnex, Claire is responsible for HR and Business Admin functions. Claire joined Calnex in November 2010.
Jeff Wright: VP Engineering
Jeff has 35 years' experience in technology with hands-on and senior management roles spanning Design, Product & Applications Engineering and Commercial development. His experience includes 21 years in Motorola's semiconductor and software businesses. Prior to joining Calnex Jeff spent 6 years starting and growing a software services company focused on the automotive sector. Jeff joined Calnex in March 2012.
Ger Kirk: Operations Manager
Ger has 18years' experience with Agilent/Hewlett-Packard developing and implementing both manufacturing and R&D processes with a particular emphasis on new product introduction. Ger also spent 6 years with Scottish Enterprise as an Innovation Specialist where he provided advice and guidance to small and medium sized business. Ger joined Calnex in June 2011.