[SatNews] MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) has appoined Errol Olivier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 1, 2011.

In this role, Mr. Olivier will be responsible for all daily operations of the company and further elevating the quality and breadth of services the company delivers to its customers. In addition, Mr. Olivier will focus on the long term strategy and vision of MTN’s suite of solutions and market expansion, as well as fostering relationships with existing MTN customers. Prior to joining MTN, Mr. Olivier served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadpoint, a private equity owned satellite and cellular communications company, serving the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico. There he was responsible for leading the company through the final integration of four companies into one branded service organization until the company was sold to CellularOne in 2010. In addition, Mr. Olivier was the President and COO for CapRock Communications where he led the administration of the company’s global sales, marketing, engineering and operations for seven foreign countries as well as three operations centers in the United States. Mr. Olivier is credited with pioneering the first multi-tenant satellite telecommunications strategy serving the oil & gas industry in the Gulf. During his 17 year tenure he led CapRock through significant operational and financial growth and achievement of industry recognitions for innovation and operational excellence.