About Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Smith is known for pushing boundaries and applying innovative marketing approaches to drive results—the perfect mindset for her job as Ciena's Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Communications.
Rebecca earned both a bachelor’s degree in economics and an MBA from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada. With more than 25 years of industry experience, she has built her career in technology with a focus on software and networking in the communications sector.
She held senior marketing and customer-facing roles at Amdocs, including Vice President of Product & Solutions Marketing and Vice President of Sales for its North American division. She later joined Ciena as the Vice President of Global Portfolio & Programs Marketing.
In her current role as a member of Ciena's Executive Leadership Team, Rebecca has global responsibility for all aspects of Ciena’s marketing strategy. She is also responsible for driving engagement across key stakeholder groups, including customers, partners, and employees.
Rebecca is motivated to help others grow and reach their potential, including in her role as executive sponsor of the Women at Ciena employee resource group. Her career advice: “Be open to change. Careers rarely follow a perfect plan, and change is inevitable. Be adaptable so you don’t miss valuable opportunities.”
Rebecca values time with friends, family, and her two dogs. She also enjoys travel, exploring new cultures, and reading.