Bhupi Singh Named CFO for Vernier Networks.MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Singh Brings More Than 25 Years of Finance Experience with High-Tech Companies in Silicon Valley Vernier vernier (vûr`nēr), auxiliary scale, either straight or an arc of a circle, designed to slide along a fixed scale. Its unit divisions, usually smaller than those on the fixed scale, permit a far more precise reading. Networks(R) today announced that Bhupi Singh has been named chief financial officer. With more than 25 years of finance experience, Singh will oversee all financial functions of the company. His background lies in finance, investor relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. , information technology and human resources. "The increased demand for Network Access Management solutions has placed Vernier Networks on a fast growth path," said Simon Khalaf, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Vernier Networks. "Bhupi Singh's broad financial expertise and proven success at companies like Apple and Volera will significantly help us manage our growth and take Vernier to its next stage." In his role, Singh will be responsible for the company's strategic financial direction including accounting, financial planning Financial planning Evaluating the investing and financing options available to a firm. Planning includes attempting to make optimal decisions, projecting the consequences of these decisions for the firm in the form of a financial plan, and then comparing future performance against , investor relations, human resources and facilities functions. Singh has held previous CFO See Chief Financial Officer. positions at several technology companies including Avolent, Volera and LynuxWorks. Singh also spent 15 years at Apple Computer and held a number of positions, from financial controller to senior director of finance, worldwide research and development, where he oversaw all financial and planning activities for Apple's worldwide R&D functions. "As the volume of security threats increase, Vernier helps enterprises become secure using a dynamic security solution that offers complete security at disruptive price points and overall cost of ownership," said Singh. "I am looking forward to keeping Vernier on a steady growth path to ensure we provide our customers with the tools and support they need for unparalleled network security and business continuity." Singh holds a bachelor of accountancy The degree of Bachelor of Accountancy is the principal academic degree in accountancy. It is abbreviated B.Acy. or B.Acc. or B. Accty It is not to be confused with a B.B.A. in Accounting and B.Com. from the University of Singapore and is a chartered management accountant in the United Kingdom and a certified public accountant Certified Public Accountant (CPA) An accountant who has met certain standards, including experience, age, and licensing, and passed exams in a particular state. for the Australian Society of Accountants. About Vernier Networks Vernier Networks offers the industry's only clientless network access management products that enable enterprises to assure business continuity. Deployed at the network edge, Vernier's award-winning EdgeWall security appliance defends against intrusions and attacks on the network by screening users and devices, restricting access, inspecting traffic for worms and viruses, and enforcing access policy. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., Vernier is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. and can be found on the Web at www.verniernetworks.com. (C) 2005 Vernier Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Vernier Networks and the Vernier logo are trademarks of Vernier Networks, Inc. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. |
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