<p>Unified communication and collaboration (UC&C) vendor, Polycom, has named Peter Leav to lead the company as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO).</p><p>Leav will be based in the company's Silicon Valley headquarters and will also serve as a director on the company's board.</p><p>He takes over from interim CEO, Kevin Parker, who will continue serving as chairman of the Polcyom board. The two are currently working on a transition plan.</p><p>"Peter's strong background in operations, general management and sales, spanning a successful 20 plus-year career in communications, technology and services, and his energy and passion are strong assets to take Polycom to the next level," Parker said.</p><p><a href="http://www.reseller.co.nz/article/533521/peter_leav_takes_charge_polycom/">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.cmo.com.au/mediareleases/18038/peter-a-leav-named-president-and-ceo-of-polycom/">Peter A. Leav Named President and CEO of Polycom</a> (CMO)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dxupEQiGsvYQeAMnrM0pr3iojC1RM&ned=us">12 additional articles.</a></p>