Anis Khemakhem
Chief Marketing Officer (effective January 1, 2025)
Anis Khemakhem is deeply passionate about technology, particularly in advancing fiber optics and telecommunications solutions. Throughout his career, he has consistently focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve connectivity and enhance digital access across various sectors. At Clearfield, he is particularly enthusiastic about supporting the broadband expansion goals of programs like BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment), which aim to close the digital divide by making high-speed internet more accessible.
His executive experience, including leadership positions at Clearfield, Amphenol and Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, demonstrates his executive engagement capabilities and capacity to handle complex, multi-stakeholder projects in sectors of telecom and other market sectors. His background in both technology development and business strategy gives him a holistic perspective on the fiber industry—from engineering innovations to market positioning and regulatory compliance.
Anis has a notable background in strategic roles within the telecommunications and technology sectors. Before his current role as Clearfield’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), he was a prominent leader at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies, serving as the Global Director of Sales. Here, he was instrumental in scaling sales operations for interconnect solutions across aerospace, military, and other high-reliability markets. His previous experience includes a ten-year tenure at Amphenol, where he oversaw business development in technology applications, enhancing sales growth and managing critical client relationships in diverse markets, including wireless and industrial sectors. His work at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies and Amphenol reinforced his commitment to developing high-performance connectivity, including fiber optics, for robust, reliable connections in demanding environments. This dedication aligns with his vision of using technology to solve connectivity challenges, especially in rural and underserved areas. Anis’s technical background, combined with his strategic leadership roles, enables him to drive innovation that makes fiber optic technology more adaptable, efficient, and widely accessible for everyone.
Additionally, Anis has experience in strategic development from his time as Senior Market Development and Strategy Manager at TE Connectivity, where he focused on market expansion efforts, and earlier as a Senior Development Engineer at ADC Telecommunications. This engineering background, combined with his strategic sales and marketing expertise, positions him as a leader who integrates technical knowledge with business acumen to drive growth and operational excellence across complex, technical markets.
Anis’ educational background in mechanical engineering (B.S. from the University of Minnesota) and an MBA in Global Management and Marketing from the University of Phoenix have equipped him with a unique combination of technical acumen and strategic insight, essential for board-level guidance in advancing fiber broadband initiatives.