NEWSAT Secures High Profile Satellite Executive

 

 

13 April 2011-04-13

 

NewSat Limited announces the expansion of its executive management team to better align strategic priorities and support the development of future growth objectives. The appointment of David Ball to the NewSat leadership team is another step towards the company’s vision to become a truly global satellite operator and provide a fully integrated customer-focused offering.

 

Mr Ball’s appointment as Chief Technology Officer will provide leadership and expertise across strategy, planning and operations. This appointment will ensure NewSat’s business activities continue to remain at the forefront of satellite technology, delivering the best quality and service to its customers.

Mr Ball comes to NewSat with more than 25 years of global satellite experience in leading sales, marketing and engineering teams. Most recently, he was the Managing Director of Intelsat Broadband Pty Ltd a subsidiary of Intelsat Corporation; one of the world’s largest satellite companies.

 

Adrian Ballintine, the CEO and founder of NewSat, commented, “NewSat is extremely fortunate to have someone of David’s calibre join the executive management team. David has extensive experience in the satellite industry, having held executive roles at Intelsat, a multi-billion dollar satellite company. His knowledge, leadership and expertise will assist in further improving the delivery of NewSat’s core business to our blue chip customer base, and will be invaluable in the launch of Jabiru-1 and Jabiru-2. David will also focus on ensuring our shareholders get the best value from our recent acquisition of seven orbital slots”.

 

Mr Ball said, “I am delighted to be joining the NewSat team at such an exciting growth stage. NewSat has an excellent core business, with two world-class Teleports delivering best-in-market satellite services to some of the biggest companies in the world. Customers like the US Military demonstrate NewSat’s industry leading capabilities.  It will be a privilege to contribute to NewSat, particularly at this critical next stage of growth. The Jabiru Satellite Program is an exciting time and has the potential to transform NewSat from an Australian leader into a significant global player”.

 

“Today’s announcement is another important step in establishing NewSat as a leading global satellite operator” said Mr Ballintine.  “Collectively, the new leadership team encompass decades of industry experience and proven management credentials, helping to create a more customer-focused and innovative global company positioned to capitalise on future growth and further enhancement of shareholder value”.