Profile
Prior to joining Loch Capital in 2007, Mr. Koss held positions with technical, sales and operating responsibilities located in the U.S.
and internationally.
He left Ciena in 2006 and transitioned to the investment management business.
When he left Ciena, Mr. Koss held the position of Vice President of Global Business Alliances.
He joined Ciena in 2004 through the acquisition of Internet Photonics, where he served as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
Prior to Internet Photonics, Mr. Koss was Vice President of Sales for Nortel Networks which he joined through Sonoma Systems.
He joined Sonoma Systems in 1998 and was responsible for service provider sales in the central U.S.
market.
Prior to Sonoma Systems, Mr. Koss held positions at Stratus Computer and CrossComm.
Mr. Koss received a BA in 1991 in International Studies with a concentration on international business and political change from Norwich University, The Military College of Vermont.
He and his wife are active patrons of the arts in Boston including the School of the MFA.
Former positions of Bill R. Koss
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Loch Capital Management LLC
 Loch Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2002, Loch Capital Management LLC is a Boston-based hedge fund manager. They manage the Loch Capital Fund I LP, the Loch Capital Fund II LP, the Dundonald Fund I LP, the Dundonald Offshore Ltd. and the Loch Capital Fund Offshore Ltd | Analyst-Equity | 2010-12-30 |
| CIENA CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-30 |
Internet Photonics, Inc.
 Internet Photonics, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Internet Photonics, Inc. engages in the supply of carrier-grade optical ethernet transport and switching solutions. Its carrier-grade Intelligent Wavelength Platforms allow network operators to sell high-bandwidth data services alongside existing legacy services. The company was founded in October 2000 and is headquartered in Shrewsbury, NJ. | Sales & Marketing | 2004-04-29 |
Nortel Networks, Inc.
 Nortel Networks, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Nortel Networks, Inc. provides digital network solutions and services. It offers end-to-end broadband, voice over Internet Protocol, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Sales & Marketing | 2001-05-30 |
Sonoma Systems
 Sonoma Systems Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Sonoma Systems develops broadband integrated access devices. The company was founded on April 12, 1996 and is headquartered in League City, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-09-29 |
Training of Bill R. Koss
| Norwich University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CIENA CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 5 |
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Loch Capital Management LLC
Loch Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2002, Loch Capital Management LLC is a Boston-based hedge fund manager. They manage the Loch Capital Fund I LP, the Loch Capital Fund II LP, the Dundonald Fund I LP, the Dundonald Offshore Ltd. and the Loch Capital Fund Offshore Ltd | Finance |
Sonoma Systems
Sonoma Systems Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Sonoma Systems develops broadband integrated access devices. The company was founded on April 12, 1996 and is headquartered in League City, TX. | Electronic Technology |
Stratus Computer, Inc.
 Stratus Computer, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Stratus Computer, Inc. designed and serviced computer systems. It was a producer of fault tolerant mainframe computers. Its traditional markets were financial services companies like banks and security exchanges. The firm was located in Maynard, MA. | Technology Services |
Internet Photonics, Inc.
Internet Photonics, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Internet Photonics, Inc. engages in the supply of carrier-grade optical ethernet transport and switching solutions. Its carrier-grade Intelligent Wavelength Platforms allow network operators to sell high-bandwidth data services alongside existing legacy services. The company was founded in October 2000 and is headquartered in Shrewsbury, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
Nortel Networks, Inc.
Nortel Networks, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Nortel Networks, Inc. provides digital network solutions and services. It offers end-to-end broadband, voice over Internet Protocol, multimedia services and applications, and wireless broadband technology solutions. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Communications |
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