Ribbon Communications (RBBN) EVP Global Sales to depart, new leader expected by Q3 2025

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Ribbon Communications Inc. announced that Dan Redington, its Executive Vice President, Global Sales, will leave the company effective September 30, 2025 to pursue other opportunities. The company stated that it expects to appoint a new head of Global Sales before the end of the third quarter of 2025, indicating a planned leadership transition in its global sales organization.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 29, 2025

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

RIBBON COMMUNICATIONS INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		001-38267		82-1669692
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6500 Chase Oaks Blvd., Suite 100, Plano, TX 75023

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(978) 614-8100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001		RBBN		The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.  

Effective as of September 30, 2025, Dan Redington, Executive Vice President, Global Sales at Ribbon Communications Inc. (“Ribbon” or the “Company”) will be leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities. Ribbon expects to appoint a new head of Global Sales prior to the end of the third quarter of 2025.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 29, 2025	Ribbon Communications Inc.
	By:	/s/ Patrick Macken
		Name:	Patrick W. Macken
		Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

FAQ

What leadership change did Ribbon Communications (RBBN) disclose in this 8-K?

Ribbon Communications disclosed that Dan Redington, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, will be leaving the company effective September 30, 2025 to pursue other opportunities.

When is the Ribbon Communications EVP Global Sales leaving the company?

The Executive Vice President, Global Sales at Ribbon Communications is scheduled to leave the company effective September 30, 2025.

Is Ribbon Communications planning a replacement for the EVP Global Sales role?

Yes. Ribbon Communications stated it expects to appoint a new head of Global Sales prior to the end of the third quarter of 2025.

Why is the EVP Global Sales leaving Ribbon Communications (RBBN)?

The company said that Dan Redington will be leaving Ribbon Communications to pursue other opportunities.

Does this 8-K from Ribbon Communications include financial or earnings data?

No. This 8-K focuses on a leadership change involving the Executive Vice President, Global Sales, and does not include financial or earnings data in the provided content.

Who signed the Ribbon Communications 8-K reporting the EVP Global Sales departure?

The report was signed on behalf of Ribbon Communications by Patrick W. Macken, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary.