Jörg-Peter Elbers

Jörg-Peter Elbers is an experienced technology leader currently serving as VP of Advanced Technology, Standards & IPR at Adtran since June 2023. Previously, Jörg-Peter held various senior positions at ADVA Optical Networking from September 2007 to June 2023, including SVP of Advanced Technology, Standards & IPR, and CTO Office roles. Jörg-Peter has also served as Director of Technology for Optical Networks at Ericsson GmbH and Marconi Communications/Ondata GmbH, along with a tenure at Siemens AG as Director of Network Architecture for Optical Networks. Jörg-Peter began his career as a Research Assistant at Dortmund University. Academic credentials include a Dipl.-Ing. and Dr.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering from TU Dortmund University, complemented by a University Entrance Qualification from Privates Gymnasium Canisianum Lüdinghausen.