Carl Russo Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of the Board of Calix

Carl has served as chairman since July 2021. Carl previously served as Calix’s chief executive officer from December 2002 through September 2022 and as Calix’s president from December 2002 until January 2021. As Calix’s chairman of the board, Carl brings substantial expertise and knowledge regarding our business strategy, markets and operations to Calix’s board of directors. He also brings to the Board an extensive background in the telecommunications and networking technology industries.

From November 1999 to May 2002, Carl served as vice president of optical strategy and group vice president of optical networking of Cisco Systems, Inc. From April 1998 to October 1999, he served as president and chief executive officer of Cerent Corporation, which was acquired by Cisco. From April 1995 to April 1998, Carl served in various capacities, including as chief operating officer, at Xircom, Inc., which was acquired by Intel Corporation. Previously, he served as senior vice president and general manager for the hyperchannel networking group of Network Systems Corporation and as vice president and general manager of the data networking products division of AT&T Paradyne Corporation. Carl served on the board of directors of Vital Network Services, Inc., a privately-held company delivering network lifecycle services, and Xirrus, Inc., a privately-held company providing products that enable high-performance wireless networks.

Carl attended Swarthmore College and previously served on its board of managers.

What is Carl Russo's net worth?: The estimated net worth of Carl Russo is at least $74.50 million as of February 27th, 2025. Mr. Russo owns 2,164,188 shares of Calix stock worth more than $74,504,336 as of April 15th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Russo may own. Learn More about Carl Russo's net worth.
How do I contact Carl Russo?: The corporate mailing address for Mr. Russo and other Calix executives is 2777 ORCHARD PARKWAY, SAN JOSE CA, 95134. Calix can also be reached via phone at (408) 514-3000 and via email at jelgindy@kns.com. Learn More on Carl Russo's contact information.
Has Carl Russo been buying or selling shares of Calix?: Carl Russo has not been actively trading shares of Calix over the course of the past ninety days. Most recently, Carl Russo sold 25,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $38.15, for a transaction totalling $953,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 2,164,188 shares of the company's stock, valued at $82,563,772.20. Learn More on Carl Russo's trading history.
Who are Calix's active insiders?: Calix's insider roster includes Christopher Bowick (Director), John Collins (EVP), Kathleen Crusco (Director), Kevin DeNuccio (Director), Shane Todd Eleniak (EVP), Donald Listwin (Director), Kira Makagon (Director), Michael Matthews (Director), J. Plants (Director), Carl Russo (Chairman of the Board), Cory Sindelar (CFO), and Michael Weening (COO). Learn More on Calix's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Calix?: During the last twelve months, insiders at the communications equipment provider sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 50,000 shares worth more than $1,892,750.00. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 27th when Director Carl Russo sold 25,000 shares worth more than $953,750.00. Insiders at Calix own 16.7% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Calix.
Information on this page was last updated on 2/27/2025.

Carl Russo Insider Trading History at Calix

Transaction Date	Buy/Sell	Number of Shares	Average Share Price	Total Transaction	Shares Held After Transaction
2/27/2025	Sell	25,000	$38.15	$953,750.00	2,164,188
8/2/2024	Sell	25,000	$37.56	$939,000.00	3,723,381
10/24/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.70	$10,050.00	3,309,272
10/21/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.65	$9,975.00	3,309,272
10/18/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.56	$9,840.00	3,303,272
10/17/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.75	$10,125.00	3,303,272
9/26/2016	Buy	1,197	$6.92	$8,283.24	3,295,772
7/19/2016	Buy	1,500	$7.58	$11,370.00	3,278,046
7/18/2016	Buy	1,500	$7.58	$11,370.00	3,278,046
7/15/2016	Buy	1,500	$7.49	$11,235.00	3,278,046
7/6/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.89	$10,335.00	3,264,546
7/5/2016	Buy	1,500	$7.05	$10,575.00	3,264,546
7/1/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.96	$10,440.00	3,264,546
6/28/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.50	$9,750.00	3,257,046
6/27/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.72	$10,080.00	3,257,046
6/24/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.92	$10,380.00	3,257,046
6/15/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.77	$10,155.00	3,243,546
6/14/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.78	$10,170.00	3,243,546
6/13/2016	Buy	1,500	$6.85	$10,275.00	3,243,546

Carl Russo Buying and Selling Activity at Calix

Calix Company Overview

Calix, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of cloud and software platforms, and systems and services in the United States, rest of Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. Its cloud and software platforms, and systems and services enable broadband service providers (BSPs) to provide a range of services. The company provides Calix Cloud platform, a role-based analytics platform comprising Calix Engagement Cloud, Calix Service Cloud, and Calix Operations Cloud, which are configurable to display role-based insights and enable BSPs to anticipate and target new revenue-generating services and applications through mobile application, such as CommandIQ for residents and CommandWorx for businesses; Calix Intelligent Access EDGE, an access network solution for automated and intelligent networks; and Calix Revenue EDGE, a premises solution for subscriber managed services. It also offers SmartLife managed services, including SmartHome managed services and applications to enhance, operate and secure the connected experience of subscribers in their home; SmartTown managed services that reimagine community Wi-Fi as a ubiquitous, secure, and managed experience across a BSP's footprint; and SmartBiz managed services that address the business networking and productivity needs of business owners with an all-in-one managed service. In addition, the company provides Wi-Fi systems under GigaSpire and GigaPro brands to be ready for deployment as a complete subscriber experience solution for BSP's residential and business subscribers. It offers its products through its direct sales force and resellers. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

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$33.97

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Volume

708,184 shs

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Market Capitalization

$2.29 billion

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