Martin Cross

Martin Cross is an accomplished business development professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. Currently serving as Director of Business Development at Ciena, Martin oversees overlay sales support for the Benu vBNG and solution support within Ciena's PON portfolio following Ciena's acquisition of Benu Networks. Previously, Martin held leadership roles at Benu Networks, Radisys Corporation, and AGNITY, where the focus was on software-defined solutions and business development initiatives. Early career experiences include significant contributions at Cisco Systems, Navini Networks, and Nortel Networks, with a strong emphasis on sales strategy and market development. Martin holds an MBA in Marketing and Venture Finance from Indiana University and a BA from William & Mary.