Robert Switz

Robert (Bob) Switz was named Chairman of ADC Telecommunications, Inc., in July 2008, and he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company since August 2003. Mr. Switz has played an instrumental role in transforming ADC in recent years, developing and implementing strategies that secured the company’s position as one of the leading global providers of fiber connectivity, and wireless coverage and capacity solutions for communications service providers. He led ADC to five straight years of revenue growth, improved profitability and increased cash flow from 2003 to 2008, and he has managed the company effectively through the global economic downturn over the past two years. Previously, Mr. Switz served ADC as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He joined ADC as CFO in January 1994 and also served the company as Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President during his tenure. Throughout his ADC career, Mr. Switz has held leadership responsibilities for numerous critical functions, including strategic planning, business development, corporate technology, marketing communications, sales operations and information systems. As President of ADC’s Broadband Access and Transport Group, he led the company’s second largest operating group to revenues of $1 billion in fiscal year 2000. Before joining ADC, Mr. Switz served as Vice President, European Operations, Ventures & Finance (CFO) at Burr-Brown Corp., in Tucson, Ariz. At Burr-Brown, he had management responsibilities for five startup ventures and seven European manufacturing, distribution and product development subsidiaries. Mr. Switz also held responsibility for corporate finance, legal, MIS, accounting, purchasing, physical resources, facilities, investor relations and business development. He served Burr-Brown from 1988 to 1994. Prior to Burr-Brown, Mr. Switz held senior financial management positions at Gulfstar (1986-1988), PepsiCo (1985-1986), AMF (1979-1985) and Olin Corp. (1971-1979). Mr. Switz serves as a Director on the boards of Micron Technology, Inc., Broadcom Corp. and the Telecommunications Industry Association. He was a finalist in the American Business Awards for Best Executive in 2004 through 2008, and he was named Best Turnaround Executive in 2005 through 2008. In 1999 Mr. Switz was a recipient of the CFO Excellence Award from CFO magazine. He holds an MBA in finance from the University of Bridgeport as well as a B.S. in marketing/economics from Quinnipiac University, in Hamden, Conn.