Aviat Networks, Inc. announced the appointment of Michele Klein to its board of directors. Ms. Klein is a public company director and accomplished executive with experience leading corporate growth and M&A initiatives. Her extensive background and perspective in systems, software, and the energy sector align well with Aviat's worldwide private network business and will help guide Aviat's strategy in these areas. Ms. Klein is also an accomplished investment strategist, having served as a senior director of Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., where she recommended and managed investments, and represented Applied on the boards of seven technology companies. Previously, Ms. Klein co-founded and led two semiconductor equipment companies from inception to acquisition by public companies.