Our story
At C-Connex, innovation and connection are not slogans. We bring years of expertise and a renewed vision to the telecommunications and data infrastructure industry.
Mission
To connect businesses and communities through world-class technology and uncompromising service.
We were built by people who have spent their careers inside data halls, central offices and manufacturing floors. That experience shapes every decision we make: which products to design, how they are tested, and how programs are delivered.
As the industry moves toward denser fabrics, higher speeds and AI-scale compute, the physical layer stops being a commodity. C-Connex exists to treat it as what it is — critical infrastructure.
Evolution
Origins
Years of hands-on work in telecommunications and data solutions across the United States and LATAM, building fiber products that had to survive real deployments.
2025
The launch of C-Connex, uniting established U.S. and LATAM operations under a single renewed vision for the physical layer.
Today
Engineering connectivity systems for hyperscale data centers, AI compute fabrics, cloud providers, carriers and enterprise networks across four countries.
What drives us
We leverage global resources to deliver high-performance solutions engineered for tomorrow's connectivity challenges — not yesterday's catalog.
Every product goes through rigorous testing to guarantee consistent performance in mission-critical environments, with documentation to prove it.
Decades of industry knowledge and commercial operations across the Americas, backed by a global sourcing and logistics capability we manage end to end.
Empathetic, customized service and long-term relationships. We measure success in programs delivered over years, not transactions.
Every assembly is serialized, labeled and documented — from factory test results to lot traceability — so you always know exactly what is in your network.
Leadership team
Chief Executive Officer
Commerce graduate from Deakin University, with 20+ years in fiber connectivity and business development.
Cade brings expertise in product design, network infrastructure and corporate development. As C-Connex's CEO, he leads innovation and global growth, building high-performing teams and working closely with customers to deliver scalable connectivity solutions for data centers, AI and hyperscale infrastructure.
Focus — Vision & Growth
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Co-Founder and Member of the Boards
Decades of telecom and fiber manufacturing leadership.
Cliff founded and led the operation that became C-Connex from day one, with decades of innovation in fiber optics, telecom networks and data center optimization. He guides the board on technology direction and fosters a culture of honesty, empathy and hard work, building lasting partnerships across the industry.
Focus — Industry & Manufacturing
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President / CFO
20+ years of experience managing and scaling businesses.
Caio combines international business and strategic account experience with a focus on innovation and bringing new solutions to market. At C-Connex, he helps scale operations and customer programs, pairing direct, honest service with long-term partnerships that support customers' growth.
Focus — Operations & Global
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Member of the Board
25+ years of data center, cloud and telecom leadership.
Tony held senior roles at TierPoint, Digital Realty and Telx and serves on several industry boards. He guides C-Connex on governance, strategy and long-term growth, drawing on a career of scaling infrastructure businesses and building strong executive teams.
Focus — Governance & Growth
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Senior Vice President of Finance
25+ years of finance leadership across the US, Brazil and global markets.
Maurilio brings 25+ years of finance leadership across the United States, Brazil and international markets. He leads C-Connex's financial strategy, governance and performance, combining planning, capital allocation and risk management with automation, BI and AI-driven transformation.
Focus — Finance & Transformation
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Head of LATAM
Data center operations and infrastructure leadership.
Virgilio leads C-Connex's regional operations in LATAM, focused on multidisciplinary teams, strategic suppliers, service quality and continuous improvement in mission-critical environments, helping global customers execute reliable deployments across the region.
Focus — LATAM & Operations
LinkedInCore values
Transparent communication and trustworthy actions.
Understanding and addressing client needs.
Always open to learning and growing.
Strong work ethic and real commitment.
Delivering meaningful, measurable results.
Key strengths
Physical layer engineered for AI and GPU fabrics running at 400G, 800G and beyond.
Density, airflow and cable management optimized across the entire data hall.
Decades of hands-on fiber design, testing and deployment experience.
Engineering support and program-level service, from design to handover.
Global presence
Headquarters in Austin, Texas, with global presence in Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Netherlands and Hong Kong.
Looking ahead
Our journey is just beginning.
As we grow and evolve, C-Connex remains committed to delivering the best in telecommunications and connectivity solutions. We invite you to join us as we continue to innovate and connect the world, one solution at a time.
