Stuart Barnes

Stuart Barnes has extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors, currently serving as Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer at Xtera since 2007, while also participating as a Member of the Technical Advisory Board and previously holding the role of Executive Vice President of Engineering. Stuart has been the Chief Technology Officer at Azea Networks and Azea Network (UK) since 2001. From 2007 to 2016, Stuart served as Chief Technology Officer at Xtera Communications Inc and was Deputy Technical Director at STC Submarine Systems from 1991 to 1995. Stuart holds a degree from Queen Mary University of London, which was earned between 1972 and 1978.