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Exhibit 99.1
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Aviat Networks Appoints Board Chairman Charles D. Kissner as New CEO
Assumes new role effective immediately
Santa Clara, California, June 28, 2010 — Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:AVNW), a leading
wireless expert in advanced IP migration solutions, announced today that Chuck Kissner, who has
been serving as the company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, has also been appointed as Chief
Executive Officer of the company, and will be based at its headquarters location in Santa Clara,
California.
Harald J. Braun has resigned as President and Chief Executive Officer.
“I am very excited about the opportunity to lead Aviat Networks and rebuild shareholder value,”
said Kissner. “We have an excellent market opportunity, a strong customer base, great technology
and talented employees. Our challenges are to optimize our business model, accelerate innovation
and improve the speed and effectiveness of our initiatives. The Board and I sincerely thank Harald
Braun for his contributions and leadership over the last two-plus years. Harald was a strong force
in guiding the company through its post-merger transition, expanding its customer focus and leading
its emergence under the new identity of Aviat Networks.”
Coincident with the appointment of Mr. Kissner as Chairman and CEO, the Board has appointed Dr.
James C. Stoffel as Lead Independent Director.
Mr. Kissner is a 40-year technology industry veteran with extensive executive and Board experience
in the network and communications markets. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Stratex
Networks, Inc., a predecessor of Aviat Networks, from July 1995 through May 2000, again from
October 2001 to May 2006 and also was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stratex from August
1996 through 2006.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), previously known as Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., is a
leading wireless expert in advanced IP network migration, building the foundation for the 4G/LTE
broadband future. We offer best-of-breed transformational wireless solutions, including LTE-ready
microwave backhaul, WiMAX access and a complete portfolio of essential service options that enable
wireless public and private telecommunications operators to deliver advanced data, voice, video and
mobility services around the world. Aviat Networks is agile and adaptive and anticipates what’s
coming to help our customers make the right
choices. Our products and services are designed for flexible evolution, no matter what the future
brings. With global reach and local presence on the ground, we work by the side of our customers
allowing them to quickly and cost effectively seize new market and service opportunities while
managing migration towards an all-IP future. For more information, please visit
www.aviatnetworks.com or join the dialogue at www.twitter.com/aviatnetworks.
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Media Contacts:
Cynthia Johnson, Aviat Networks, (408) 550-3321, cynthia.johnson@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations:
Candace Lattyak, Aviat Networks, (408) 567-7121, Candace.lattyak@aviatnet.com