Gary B. Smith is the President and CEO of Ciena Corporation, a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. He joined Ciena in 1995 and became CEO in 2001, leading the company through significant growth and transformation in the optical networking and telecommunications industry. Smith is recognized for his strategic vision in positioning Ciena as a leader in next-generation network infrastructure and has been a prominent voice in shaping the future of broadband and digital connectivity.