LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2015--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, today announced that Intelsat Chief Executive Officer Stephen
Spengler was elected to the company’s board of directors, effective 22
October, 2015.
In announcing Mr. Spengler’s appointment, David McGlade, Executive
Chairman of the Board stated, “Steve is a proven leader with outstanding
customer and deep communications industry knowledge and ability. During
his tenure at Intelsat, Steve has been instrumental in driving
Intelsat’s next generation strategy, and in incorporating satellite,
ground and service innovation into Intelsat’s initiatives. We’re pleased
to welcome him to the board – where he will continue to contribute to
our efforts to build value for all our stakeholders.”
Mr. Spengler is a 30-year telecommunications and satellite industry
veteran with experience in the media, broadband, government and internet
sectors. He has been a key force behind the development of Intelsat’s
next generation of satellite solutions, particularly the company’s high
throughput satellite platform, Intelsat EpicNG®.
Spengler joined Intelsat in 2003, and has served in executive roles of
increasing responsibility, including Deputy Chief Executive Officer,
President and Chief Commercial Officer, Executive Vice President of
Sales, Marketing and Strategy, and various sales management roles. He
joins the Board filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Denis
Villafranca.
Mr. Spengler earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Dickinson College in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and a Masters of Business Administration from
Boston University.
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About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, delivering high performance connectivity solutions for media,
fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise and government and
military applications. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber
infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for
transmissions of video and broadband services. From the globalization of
content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular
networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat, envision your
future network, connect using our leading satellite technology and
transform your opportunities.
Envision…Connect…Transform…with Intelsat. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
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Intelsat
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