Executives on the Move

Cisco Systems
Vince Hassel was named chief financial officer of Linksys, a division of the company. Mr. Hassel joins from Flextronics International Ltd., where he was vice president of finance for the components division.

3COM
Jay Zager was named executive vice president and chief financial officer of the voice and data networking company, effective June 23. Mr. Zager, 57 years old, will succeed Don Halsted, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, but will serve as an adviser during the transition. Mr. Halsted, 50, couldn’t be reached to comment. Mr. Zager joins from Gerber Scientific Inc., where he was executive vice president and finance chief.

Verizon Wireless
The operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network and leader in customer loyalty, has named William (Bill) Spargo to the recently created position of director of Data Sales for the New England Region. In this role, Spargo is responsible for leading and training Verizon Wireless' consumer and business sales teams on mobile productivity solutions like BroadbandAccess wireless Internet service, and VZ Access mobile email solutions. Spargo will be based in Meriden, Connecticut. Mark Harris has been named director of Retail Sales and Operations for Southern New England to replace Spargo.