Francois Surinx

Francois Surinx currently serves as the Global Key Account Director at VIAVI Solutions since October 2025, overseeing business development for High-Speed Ethernet, Network Security, and Channel Emulation Testing in the EMEA region, as well as engaging with a global team on engagements with Nokia. Prior to this role, Francois was the Regional Sales Director EMEA – West and Account Lead for Nokia at Spirent Communications from January 2016 to October 2025, where responsibilities included driving business in the DACH, BENELUX, and Finland regions. Francois also held various leadership positions at Spirent Communications, including Global Account Lead for Nokia, and Head of Sales Key NEM's EMEA & Global, and has previous experience as an Account Manager at Wandel & Goltermann. Education was completed at Hogeschool PTS from 1986 to 1989.