Symmorphix Chooses a Boss

SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- Symmorphix, Inc., a developer ofAmplifying Photonic Integrated Components (APICs), today named Dr. PeterBrooks as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Simultaneously,founding CEO Bob Conner was appointed to the newly created position of VicePresident of Business Development. He remains a director of the company.The addition of Dr. Brooks to the management team significantly strengthensthe company’s experience in bringing to market compelling new products..Based on a proprietary thin-film process, Symmorphix' new APICs will helpcarriers move quickly to all-optical networks as they strive to deliver awide variety of broadband services to end-users. Used throughout theoptical infrastructure, APICs will decrease the cost, size and improve thescalability of optical amplifiers.Symmorphix Inc.