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- Ciena placed fifth in the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Best Boards 2026 ranking.
- Gary Smith has served as Ciena’s CEO since 2001.
- Smith said the board backs long-term strategy and capital investment.
- Bendable Labs compiled the ranking for the WSJ Leadership Institute.
- Best Boards scores evaluate directors’ knowledge, experience, group dynamics, governance, risk management, and financial performance.
