Finisar's Michael Hurlston, Jerry Rawls at OFC 2018

Apr 12th, 2018
Lightwave Editorial Director Stephen Hardy talks to former president and CEO of Finisar Jerry Rawls as well as his replacement, Michael Hurlston, about the transition. Hurlston assesses his first quarter at the helm and the Lumentum/Oclaro deal.
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