ExteNet Systems CEO and leadership

Background spans over twenty years and has been focused on growing and improving the operational, financial and market position of various types of businesses. Proven Operations and Financial executive with extensive experience leading the planning, development and hands-on management of operations for telecommunications and utility companies. Accomplished record of developing strategic and tactical initiatives that maximize enterprise value through a combination of streamlined operations, cost reduction, efficient capital investment, and financial structuring to enable long-term growth. Proactive, driven leader who builds top-performing, diverse teams and coaches individuals to exceed expectations and take personal responsibility for their career growth.

Ross W. Manire brings more than 30 years of business management, finance and leadership experience to the company. Prior to founding ExteNet Systems, Manire was President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., a multi-billion dollar electronics manufacturing services company. The Enclosure Systems Division was responsible for the manufacture and integration of electronic packaging systems for the telecommunications and high-technology industries. Manire came to Flextronics through the company’s acquisition of Chatham Technologies, Inc., where he was Chief Executive Officer. Before joining Chatham, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of 3Com Corporation’s $1 billion Carrier Systems Division. Prior to his position with 3Com, he led the dramatic expansion of U.S. Robotics’ Network Systems Division, which he founded to capitalize on the growing demand for Internet access in the enterprise. Under Manire’s leadership, the division grew from its founding to $600 million in fewer than four years. Mr. Manire began his tenure at U.S. Robotics as Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Manire was previously a partner at Ridge Capital, a leveraged buyout firm focusing on middle-market acquisition opportunities. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he was a Partner in its Entrepreneurial Services Group. Mr. Manire holds a BA from Davidson College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Ross W. Manire brings more than 30 years of business management, finance and leadership experience to the company. Prior to founding ExteNet Systems, Manire was President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., a multi-billion dollar electronics manufacturing services company. The Enclosure Systems Division was responsible for the manufacture and integration of electronic packaging systems for the telecommunications and high-technology industries. Manire came to Flextronics through the company’s acquisition of Chatham Technologies, Inc., where he was Chief Executive Officer. Before joining Chatham, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of 3Com Corporation’s $1 billion Carrier Systems Division. Prior to his position with 3Com, he led the dramatic expansion of U.S. Robotics’ Network Systems Division, which he founded to capitalize on the growing demand for Internet access in the enterprise. Under Manire’s leadership, the division grew from its founding to $600 million in fewer than four years. Mr. Manire began his tenure at U.S. Robotics as Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Manire was previously a partner at Ridge Capital, a leveraged buyout firm focusing on middle-market acquisition opportunities. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he was a Partner in its Entrepreneurial Services Group. Mr. Manire holds a BA from Davidson College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Ross W. Manire brings more than 30 years of business management, finance and leadership experience to the company. Prior to founding ExteNet Systems, Manire was President, Enclosure Systems Division of Flextronics International, Ltd., a multi-billion dollar electronics manufacturing services company. The Enclosure Systems Division was responsible for the manufacture and integration of electronic packaging systems for the telecommunications and high-technology industries. Manire came to Flextronics through the company’s acquisition of Chatham Technologies, Inc., where he was Chief Executive Officer. Before joining Chatham, Mr. Manire was Senior Vice President of 3Com Corporation’s $1 billion Carrier Systems Division. Prior to his position with 3Com, he led the dramatic expansion of U.S. Robotics’ Network Systems Division, which he founded to capitalize on the growing demand for Internet access in the enterprise. Under Manire’s leadership, the division grew from its founding to $600 million in fewer than four years. Mr. Manire began his tenure at U.S. Robotics as Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Financial Officer. Manire was previously a partner at Ridge Capital, a leveraged buyout firm focusing on middle-market acquisition opportunities. He began his career at Ernst & Young, where he was a Partner in its Entrepreneurial Services Group. Mr. Manire holds a BA from Davidson College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.