Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that Michael Swade stepped down from his position as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Global Sales. Mr. Swade will continue to be employed by the Company to assist with the transition of his duties through March 31, 2019. In addition, David Walsh will be stepping down as Founder and President, Kandy for the Company, effective February 1, 2019. Mr. Walsh has agreed to provide consulting services to the Company pursuant to an independent consultancy agreement. Effective January 14, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Steven Bruny, formerly the Company’s Executive Vice President, Global Operations, as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Global Sales & Services. Mr. Bruny fills the vacancy created by Michael Swade’s departure. Tony Scarfo has been selected to manage all research and development, product management and customer support teams within Ribbon. Mr. Scarfo now has end-to-end responsibility for the continued competitiveness and quality of Ribbon’s market-leading solutions.