Anritsu announces the appointment of Pete Alexander, PhD as Vice President and General Manager of Anritsu Company, the United States subsidiary of Anritsu Corporation. Alexander, who has 25 years of experience in the test and measurement industry, will be responsible for all sales, marketing and field support operations for Anritsu's wireless, optical, microwave/RF, and digital test solutions in North America and Latin America.

"Pete has shown strong management skills and industry expertise during his career at Anritsu.  He understands our strong commitment to meeting customer requirements at all stages of the product lifecycle, from R&D and production to installation and maintenance. This experience will be beneficial in ensuring Anritsu continues to meet its customers' test needs in an important geographic region," said Wade Hulon, President of Anritsu Company.

Alexander has spent the past 12 years with Anritsu. During that time, he served as the Assistant General Manager and National Sales Manager for Anritsu Company. Prior to joining Anritsu, Alexander held a variety of sales and management positions at both LeCroy and Tektronix. He earned a BSE in Engineering from Swarthmore College, an MBA in Business from Pepperdine University, and was awarded a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University.

"Anritsu has been able to establish itself as a market leader throughout the Americas by providing innovative test solutions that solve specific challenges within the communications marketplace. I am fortunate to be working with an exceptional team of engineers, sales representatives and support staff that is as committed as I am to ensuring Anritsu continues to provide the solutions and support our customers require," said Alexander.