Nokia Corp. appointed Sri Reddy co-president of its Nokia IP/Optical Networks business group and a member of the group leadership team, effectively immediately.

He will split responsibilities with Basil Alwan, president of the ION business group. Reddy will look after day-to-day operational matters and co-manage strategy and overall performance of the business.

Reddy is currently senior vice president and general manager of the routing business unit in ION.