Thomas J. Fallon served as the CEO of Infinera Corporation from December 2009 to August 2020. He has a solid academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Fallon transitioned to the CEO...
Thomas J. Fallon served as the CEO of Infinera Corporation from December 2009 to August 2020. He has a solid academic background with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley. Fallon transitioned to the CEO role after being the Chief Operating Officer and has been instrumental in guiding Infinera through various challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the company aimed for operational improvements and revenue growth, though the financial targets set in some years weren't fully met. For instance, his total compensation in 2020 was reported at $3.79 million, with a significant part coming from vested stock options amid tough market conditions. Interestingly, he had no bonuses for multiple years due to performance setbacks against set metrics. He has a record of sharing a substantial portion of his wealth in holdings, particularly with Infinera's stock, maintaining an alignment with shareholder interests. Fallon concluded his tenure with a strategic transition to ensure stability at Infinera while continuing to serve as a board member.