New Role to Focus on Commercial Execution and New Service for
Customers
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 20, 2017--
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I), operator of the world’s first Globalized Network
and leader in integrated satellite communications, announced the
appointment of satellite industry executive Samer Halawi to Chief
Commercial Officer (CCO). Assuming the role effective January 9, 2018,
Mr. Halawi will lead an organization spanning the Company’s global
commercial operations, including the broadband, mobility, media, and
government businesses, as well as the sales and marketing teams.
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Samer Halawi, Chief Commercial Officer, Intelsat (Photo: Business Wire)
Intelsat created the new role to accelerate the commercialization of its
Intelsat EpicNG high throughput fleet and build additional
focus on the introduction of new managed services, unlocking new
applications to drive company growth. Mr. Halawi will also be
responsible for leading the Company’s engagement with key business
partners such as OneWeb and Kymeta as well as with leading distributors
and VARs across sectors.
“Samer is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of delivering
results,” said Intelsat Chief Executive Officer Stephen Spengler. “As we
seek to expand our share of the growing global telecommunications
sector, Samer’s extensive background and expertise in mobility services
and in bringing new products and services to market will be instrumental
in guiding our commercial operations to capitalize on new, fast growing
applications. Intelsat will benefit greatly by the addition of an
executive of his stature, and we welcome him to our team. I look forward
to working closely with him to deliver a compelling value proposition
for our customers in each sector.”
Mr. Halawi joins Intelsat with more than 20 years’ experience in
business development, telecommunications and global satellite
communications. Most recently serving as CCO of LEO start-up OneWeb, Mr.
Halawi also served for six years as the Chief Executive Officer for
Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leader in mobile satellite
services. Other career experience includes positions at Inmarsat, Flag
Telecom and ICO Global Communications.
Mr. Halawi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
from Lawrence Technological University and an MBA with a concentration
in Finance from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in the United
States.
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About Intelsat
Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) operates the world’s first Globalized Network,
delivering high-quality, cost-effective video and broadband services
anywhere in the world. Intelsat’s Globalized Network combines the
world’s largest satellite backbone with terrestrial infrastructure,
managed services and an open, interoperable architecture to enable
customers to drive revenue and reach through a new generation of network
services. Thousands of organizations serving billions of people
worldwide rely on Intelsat to provide ubiquitous broadband connectivity,
multi-format video broadcasting, secure satellite communications and
seamless mobility services. The end result is an entirely new world, one
that allows us to envision the impossible, connect without boundaries
and transform the ways in which we live. For more information, visit www.intelsat.com.
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Intelsat
Dianne VanBeber, +1-703-559-7406
VP, Investor
Relations and Corporate Communications
dianne.vanbeber@intelsat.com