LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2015--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I), the world’s leading provider of satellite
services, today announced that Brian Jakins has been named as the
company’s Regional Vice President of Sales in Africa, effective
immediately. Mr. Jakins will be based in Johannesburg, South Africa and
report to Jean-Philippe Gillet, Vice President, Europe, Middle East and
Africa.
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Brian Jakins, Regional Vice President, Africa Sales, Intelsat (Photo: Business Wire)
With over two decades of experience in the technology sector, including
services to enterprises and mobile operators, Mr. Jakins will lead
Intelsat’s African sales team and support the growth of Intelsat’s
broadband, mobility and media customers operating in the region. He will
also be responsible for the design and implementation of the company’s
sales strategy and business development across Africa.
“Brian has a proven track record of developing strong customer
relationships and delivering innovative solutions that have enabled
telecommunications companies in Africa to grow their businesses in the
most cost-efficient manner,” said Jean-Philippe Gillet, Intelsat’s Vice
President, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “His expertise and
understanding of the opportunities facing media and broadband customers
in the region will be essential, particularly as we prepare to launch
Intelsat 33e, our next-generation Intelsat EpicNG satellite.
I look forward to working closely with Brian and his team as Intelsat
brings new satellite solutions to Africa that will deliver the higher
performance and improved economics necessary to allow customers in the
region to meet changing content distribution and broadband demands, and
capitalize on fast-growing new applications coming to market.”
Prior to joining Intelsat, Mr. Jakins served as the Vice President of
Sales and Services Africa at Aviat Networks, a leading global provider
of microwave networking solutions. During his tenure, Aviat Networks
expanded its geographic footprint and revenues showed significant growth
in the African region. Mr. Jakins has also held senior sales management
positions of increasing responsibility at companies such as
Alcatel-Lucent, Siemens Telecommunications and Wireless Data Services
South Africa.
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
Michele Loguidice
Director, Investor Relations &
Corporate Communications
+1 703-559-7372
michele.loguidice@intelsat.com