Marc Kahabka Appointed RAD General Manager for Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Marc Kahabka is to head up the activities of RAD Data Communications, a network equipment provider specializing in access and backhaul solutions, in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As general manager of RAD Data Communications GmbH, based in Ottobrunn near Munich, Kahabka will principally focus on the business’ sales division, whose activities are based on partnerships with integrators and distributors.
Kahabka, who holds a degree in communications engineering, has many years of experience in marketing telecommunications solutions. Previously, he headed up sales at Keymile and, before that, he worked in a variety of management positions at Ericsson and Marconi.
“We’re delighted to have recruited Marc Kahabka to head up our business in the DACH region,” says Gadi Wainer, Director of Sales for Europe at RAD. “He brings to the role an outstanding network in this market, which is one of key importance to us, as well as sound technical expertise and excellent market knowledge.”
“I’m looking forward to working with our team and professional sales partners to further optimize the position of RAD’s technologically leading product lines in the German-speaking market,” comments Kahabka.
Kahabka succeeds Volker Bendzuweit, who had been promoted to Vice President of Key Carrier Accounts. In that capacity, Bendzuweit focuses on RAD Data Communications’ business with the world’s principal telecommunications companies.
About RAD
Founded in 1981, RAD Data Communications has achieved international recognition as a major manufacturer of high quality access and backhaul equipment for data communications and telecommunications applications. These solutions serve the data and voice access requirements of service providers, carriers, and enterprise networks, as well as utilities and transportation systems. The company's installed base exceeds 12,000,000 units and includes more than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, France Telecom/Orange, Hutchison, KDDI, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Vodafone. RAD is an active participant in industry organizations such as the IETF, Broadband Forum, ITU, and MEF. Its customers are supported by 32 offices and more than 300 channel partners in 165 countries.
RAD is a member of the RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions.