Coyote Network Systems Appoints Successor to CEO

Coyote Network Systems in Westlake Village has appointed James R. McCullough its chief executive.

McCullough, who also will be nominated to serve on Coyote’s board of directors, succeeds James J. Fiedler.

Fiedler continues as chairman of the board and will work closely with McCullough.

McCullough has been a partner and co-founder of consulting firms that specialize in advising high-technology start-ups and turnarounds. McCullough received his MBA from Columbia Business School.

Coyote Network Systems provides telecom switching equipment and network carrier services, primarily to emerging and entrepreneurial carriers.