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Stefano Genoni

VP Business Development

Professional Overview



Stefano Genoni is the Vice President of Business Development at AEPONYX inc. With a strong background in sales, business development, and optical innovations, Stefano plays a pivotal role in driving AEPONYX's global business development activities, focusing on key account management and fostering strategic partnerships.

Career Highlights



  • Current Role:

  • Title: Vice President of Business Development

  • Company: AEPONYX inc.

  • Location: Montreal, Quebec

  • Start Date: April 2022

  • Responsibilities: Overseeing international business development, managing key accounts, and leading the company's efforts in developing innovative optical solutions and photonics technology.


  • Previous Experience:

  • Media5 Corporation: VP of Sales EMEA

  • www.Portsip.com: Business Development Professional

  • Key roles at companies including comdasys AG, Semeon, Aheeva, and HTEK, primarily in driving sales growth and expanding customer bases.


Education



  • Lower Canada College: Attended from 1988 to 1994.

  • Marianopolis College: Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in Pure & Applied Science, 1994-1996.

  • McGill University:

  • Bachelor's of Engineering (B.Eng) in Electrical Engineering, 1996-1999.

  • Executive Development Program (mini-MBA), 2005-2006.

  • Certifications:

  • CSIA Level III (January 1996).


Notable Skills and Achievements



  • Negotiation Skills: Demonstrates strong capabilities in negotiation and partnership building.

  • Team Building: Proven track record in assembling and managing high-performance teams across different management levels.

  • International Experience: Extensive experience working in diverse cultural environments, enhancing intercultural sensitivity.


Company Overview: AEPONYX inc.



  • Industry: Telecommunications

  • Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec

  • Founded: 2011

  • Company Size: 11-50 employees


  • Specialties:

  • MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)

  • Silicon nitride photonics

  • Integrated photonics

  • NG-PON2 technology


Core Technologies



AEPONYX leverages advanced Silicon Nitride and MEMS Technology to develop innovative photonics devices. Their products aim to enhance performance in areas such as Telecom, Quantum Computing, and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) communications.

Recent Developments



  • The company is actively involved in high-volume and cost-effective testing innovations for Silicon Nitride with MEMS products.

  • AEPONYX has been a contributing member of the European Photonics Industry Consortium (EPIC) since 2021.


Key Partnerships and Collaborations



  • PhotonDelta: Engages in collaborative endeavors to foster innovation within the photonics community.

  • CMC Microsystems and École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS): Collaboratively developed a MEMS-based 1 × 5 optical switch integrated with silicon nitride channel waveguides.


Conclusion



Stefano Genoni's role at AEPONYX is integral to the company's strategic vision of pioneering in the photonics and telecommunications industry. His extensive background in sales and business development combined with a solid educational foundation and proven leadership abilities underscores his capacity to drive AEPONYX's growth in innovative optical solutions.

Stefano continues to lead initiatives that align with AEPONYX’s key values of teamwork, trust, and technology, which are crucial elements in the company's ongoing success and market expansion.