MEET THE LEADERS

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DARREN FEDER

Chief Executive Officer

Darren Feder joined Stratus Networks in April 2023 as Chief Executive Officer. He is a telecom and technology veteran with more than 25 years of experience. Mr. Feder has significant expertise in leading organizations who design, build, operate, and sell digital infrastructure networks.

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Throughout his career, Darren has held senior executive positions at companies such as Level 3, MCI, and Metropolitan Fiber Systems (MFS), overseeing business units with revenues exceeding $500 million and leading large organizations with regional, national, and global responsibilities.

Prior to joining Stratus, Darren spent the last decade as an entrepreneur, serving as the President of Skywire Networks, a commercial and residential internet and voice carrier in the New York City market.

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BEN RUSSELL

Chief Technology Officer

Ben Russell has been with Stratus since July 2014. From 2014 to 2018, he executed the role of Senior Network Engineer where he architected the backbone network. His dedication and exceptional contributions to the company's technological landscape earned him the esteemed position of Chief Technology Officer in 2018 — a role in which he continues to shape the technological vision and strategy of Stratus Networks.

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BRUCE SKELLIE

Chief Financial Officer

Bruce Skellie joined Stratus Networks in January 2024 as Chief Financial Officer. He is a telecom veteran with 20 years of business experience. Mr. Skellie has led the finance and accounting organizations for multiple Companies including an emphasis on those that design, build, operate and sell digital infrastructure networks.

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Throughout his career, Bruce has held senior executive positions at Companies such as FirstLight Fiber and Fiberglass Industries. He was responsible for the financial operations of those businesses in addition to mergers and acquisitions.