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David F

Lisa L.

Welch

Walker (Cornell

Ph

B.

D. E.E. '85)
Infinera Corporation

David F. Welch is a co-founder of Infinera, a leading supplier of optical
systems based on innovative photonic integrated circuity technology.
Originally chief technical officer, he is currently EVP/CSO, responsible for
complete corporate strategy including markets, products, and execution
strategies. He was previously chief technical officer and vice president
of corporate development of SDL and JDS Uniphase, responsible for
technology and acquisition strategies. Welch holds over 125 patents
in optical components and systems and has published more than 250
articles. Awards include the 1992 Adolph Lomb Award from OSA, the
1998 Engineering Achievement Award from LEOS, the 1999 OSA Joseph
Fraunhofer/Robert M. Burley Award, the 2011 OSA John Tyndall Award,
and more than 17 product of-the-year awards at SDL. He is a fellow of
IEEE and of OSA.

Prior to joining DHR International, Lisa Walker founded and led Leadership Capital
Advisors, a boutique retained executive search firm with global reach. Previously,
she was a senior partner with Korn/Ferry International and a partner with Heidrick
& Struggles. At Korn/Ferry, Walker initiated, built and led the global sustainability
practice and the global agribusiness practice. Prior to entering executive search, Walker
was with BP Amoco, Air BP, as chief marketing officer for the international jet fuel
business. She also served as director of marketing strategy for Amoco. Earlier in her
career, Walker served as a management consultant with Bain & Company and A.T.
Kearney in strategy, marketing and operations. She began her career as an engineer at
Honeywell Corporation’s solid state electronics division. Walker earned her Master of
Business Administration in finance and economics from the University of Chicago, and
her Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University. She
has been honored by the White House as “a Champion of Change for her outstanding
leadership in entrepreneurial mentoring, counseling and training.” She serves on
the boards of the Cornell University Engineering College Council, the University of
Chicago Laboratory School, RTM Engineering, the University of Chicago Medicine
KovlerDiabetes Center, and the Women’s Board of the University of Chicago.

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dwelch@infinera.com
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e-mail DWelch@infinera.com