Satnews Daily
December 11th, 2008

Moving On Over . . .Com Dev


Com Dev Com Dev International Ltd., announced that John Keating, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, has accepted a position on the board of directors, and that Terry Reidel, who is currently serving as a director, has become Vice-Chairman of the Company. Com Dev is a global designer and manufacturer of space hardware subsystems that has facilities in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. COM DEV manufactures advanced products and subsystems that are sold to major satellite prime contractors for use in communications, space science, remote sensing and military satellites.

John Keating "John has been a tremendous asset to Com Dev for over 16 years, including six years when he has served as CEO," stated Keith Ainsworth, Chairman of the Company, "and during his tenure John has guided the Company through a period of sustained growth and development." Keith also noted that John Keating brings to the board his experience both as a senior officer of the Company, and as a Chartered Director, an achievement he earned from The Directors College, a program run by the Conference Board of Canada and the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University.

Ainsworth also welcomed Terry Reidel into the newly created position of Vice-Chairman, noting Reidel's invaluable contributions to the Company as a member of the Special Committee which reviewed stock option practices at the Company. Mr. Reidel has been a member of the board of directors since September 2007.