Lyndon Cantor
About Lyndon Cantor
Lyndon Cantor is the CEO of Sandvine and has over 30 years of executive leadership experience in the Telecom, Enterprise, and IT software industries. He has a proven track record of leading organizations to profitability and has played a key role in significant mergers and industry recognition.
Current Role at Sandvine
Lyndon Cantor serves as the CEO of Sandvine, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Sandvine has focused on optimizing and monetizing over-the-top (OTT) applications for network operators. Cantor played a significant role in the merger of Sandvine and Procera Networks, which established a combined entity in the Network Intelligence sector. His strategic vision has contributed to the company's growth and recognition in the industry.
Professional Experience
Before joining Sandvine, Cantor held several key positions in the telecommunications and IT sectors. He was the Senior Vice President and General Manager at Fluke Networks from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Founding Partner at Stratify Group for nearly a year. Prior to that, he was the Vice President of Worldwide Sales, Service, and Marketing at Tektronix Communications from 2005 to 2009, and later became its President from 2011 to 2014. His extensive experience spans over 30 years in executive leadership roles.
Education and Training
Lyndon Cantor studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where he pursued coursework in Computer Data Processing and Business Management. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, completing his studies from 1980 to 1984. Additionally, he has engaged in further training and coursework that has enhanced his operational and analytical skills.
Achievements in Telecommunications
Cantor has a proven track record of leading organizations to profitability through innovative strategies. At Tektronix Communications, he contributed to the company achieving a leadership position in a $1.3 billion market segment. He has also been instrumental in the recognition of Sandvine’s Global Internet Phenomena Report as a key resource on OTT traffic dynamics. His leadership has consistently driven financial results and operational improvements.
Operational Expertise
Lyndon Cantor possesses strong operational discipline, characterized by an analytical, KPI-driven, and process-oriented approach. His experience includes full P&L accountability for a multinational business generating over $460 million in revenue. He has utilized lean tools and techniques to enhance business processes and drive growth, reflecting his commitment to operational excellence.