MILPITAS, Calif., Force10 Networks, a pioneer in high availability switching and routing, announced today that Andrew Feldman has been appointed as vice president of marketing. Feldman will be responsible for all aspects of Force10’s worldwide marketing program. “Andrew brings the optimal combination of skills and experience to Force10 at the right point in the company’s growth,” said Marc Randall, president and CEO, Force10 Networks. “We are rapidly expanding our global customer footprint and extending our product and technology portfolio. Andrew will play a key role in working with our customers, partners and channels to ensure that we continue to exceed our customers’ expectations by delivering best-in-class solutions.” Prior to joining Force10, Feldman was vice president of corporate marketing and corporate development for Riverstone Networks. Prior to Riverstone, he served as senior director for worldwide product marketing at Cabletron Systems, where his responsibilities included corporate marketing, North American channel marketing, and worldwide product marketing. Feldman joined Cabletron through its acquisition of YAGO Systems, where, as senior director of marketing and business development, he led outbound marketing and strategic alliances. “I am delighted to be a part of the Force10 team as the company expands the boundaries of high performance networking,” said Feldman. “Force10 delivered line rate 10 Gigabit switching and routing more than a year ahead of the competition. They have redefined resiliency in data networking through technical innovation. This dedication to technology leadership sets Force10 apart in the industry.” Feldman holds BA and MBA from Stanford University.