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Karen Leos

Karen Leos is a seasoned technology and services leader with over 20 years at Tellabs, where she currently serves as Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services.
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About Karen Leos

Karen Leos is a seasoned technology and services leader with over 20 years at Tellabs, where she currently serves as Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services. A native Texan with a BBA from East Texas A&M, Karen’s early experience in a 24/7 family business fueled her passion for customer service and operational excellence. Throughout her tenure at Tellabs, she has led critical functions including IT, Global Support Solutions, and Technical Services—driving improvements in tools, processes, and lifecycle support. Karen combines a deep love of technology with a customer-first mindset, ensuring seamless experiences from solution design through ongoing optimization.
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Michael Peres with Karen Leos, Vice President of Global Sales and Professional Services at Tellabs, about why network infrastructure deserves a bigger place in conversations around sustainability, cost, and long-term building strategy. With more than 20 years at Tellabs and a career spanning IT, global support, technical services, and customer success, Karen brings a practical, customer-first perspective to how organizations can rethink connectivity from the ground up.
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