Lightera

About Lightera

Lightera is the new brand identity for the unified global optical fiber cable operations of Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., launched on April 1, 2025. The integration combines three of Furukawa Electric's business units: the Fiber Cable Division in Japan, OFS Fitel, LLC (OFS) in the U.S., and Furukawa Electric LatAm S.A. (FEL). The strategic rebranding and restructuring are aimed at better serving global customers by leveraging combined expertise to accelerate innovation and efficiency. Lightera is led by Chairman and CEO Foad Shaikhzadeh, with Holly Hulse serving as President and COO.

The company operates under a holding company, Lightera Holding G.K., and is structured into regional divisions—including North America, Latin America, EMEA, and APAC—to address local market needs while being supported by globally coordinated corporate functions. Its operational headquarters are located in Norcross, Georgia, in the U.S., with its legal headquarters in Japan. Lightera provides a comprehensive portfolio of communication infrastructure solutions, including high-performance optical fibers, cables, fusion splicers, and both active and passive optical components. The firm serves a wide array of industries, including generative AI, data centers, 5G/6G telecommunications, aerospace, defense, medical, and utilities. Its business model focuses on manufacturing and selling these high-value-added products to a global client base in over 55 countries, leveraging a network of distributors and system integrators.