Ketsen Appoints Dan Whalen as Chief Executive Officer

Seasoned technology executive to lead Ketsen into the next phase of operational and technology growth

LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ketsen, a leading innovator in complete network solutions for high-performance 60GHz mesh networks, today announced the appointment of Dan Whalen as Chief Executive Officer. Whalen assumes the role as the company positions itself for its next stage of growth and funding, building on strong early momentum in product development, customer acquisition and partnership expansion.

Whalen brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the broadband and networking industry to his role at Ketsen. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer at ATX Networks, where he led the expansion of the company’s global footprint and drove its strategic vision and revenue growth. With extensive experience in go-to-market execution, product strategy, investor relations, and technology leadership, he is well-equipped to guide Ketsen through its next chapter.

“Whalen brings deep experience scaling network infrastructure companies and driving capital strategy, two areas that are critical to Ketsen’s next stage of development,” said Karl Meyer, Board Member and Partner at Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC. “With a track record of building and leading high-performance teams through high-growth phases, his leadership will be instrumental in preparing Ketsen for future expansion.”

“I’m excited to be a part of Ketsen’s growth journey as the company continues to innovate and build for operational scale,” said Whalen. “Ketsen’s 60GHz complete networking solution is well-positioned to disrupt the connectivity space. I’m looking forward to building on this foundation and bringing a scalable, cost-effective alternative to fiber into new markets.”

Whalen succeeds Surya Panditi, who led the company through its foundational stages, securing key customers, building an accomplished team, and defining Ketsen’s technology vision.

About Ketsen

Ketsen delivers complete solutions for 60GHz mesh networks, giving ISPs, enterprises and smart cities the speed of fiber without the cost and complexity. Our integrated suite of software and hardware handles every aspect of network deployment creating multi-gigabit, redundant networks with unprecedented efficiency. Learn more at ketsen.com