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RESTON, Va., Oct. 30, 2006/Satnews Daily/ —
TerreStar Networks Inc., an emerging provider of America's first 4G
mobile communications network, said it has spent the last eleven months
assembling a highly experienced management team since the FCC allocated
20MHz of S-Band spectrum for integrated MSS/ATC (Mobile Satellite
Services/Ancillary Terrestrial Component) mobile communications in
December 2005.
TerreStar's management team will guide the
strategic development and operation of North America's first all-IP
mobile communications network with an integrated next-generation
satellite and terrestrial system.
Senior management hires at TerreStar include:
- Former COO of
Pegasus Global and Senior Manager at Bechtel Michael Reedy, as
Acting COO and SVP of Network Operations responsible for TerreStar's
overall operations, including coordination and building of
satellite, wireless and terrestrial systems;
- Former COO and CFO
of Primus Telecommunications Group Neil Hazard, as CFO responsible
for overseeing TerreStar's financial operations;
- Former National SVP
for Broadband at XO Communications Doug Sobieski, as SVP Managed
Solutions responsible for integrating the core components of
TerreStar's emerging communications network: satellite, wireless,
and terrestrial;
- Former SVP and CTO
for Motient Corporation Dennis Matheson, as SVP Satellite Operations
and Acting CTO responsible for providing technical direction and
delivery for the satellite systems;
- Former VP for
Skyterra Communications and Chief of Corporate Development &
Strategy and EVP of Marketing and Channel Management for Iridium
Satellite Charlene King, as SVP Commercial Programs, to lead
TerreStar's commercial sales program;
- Former Deputy
Associate Administrator of NASA, Vice President of Government
Operations for EarthWatch Incorporated and Vice President of ECS Jim
Frelk, as Acting SVP of Government Programs;
- Former Assistant
General Counsel for Transactions at Capitol One Financial and Staff
Attorney in the SEC, Jeffrey Epstein as Acting General Counsel and
Associate General Counsel responsible for TerreStar's legal affairs;
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- Former Managing
Director in Telecommunications and Media at Jefferies & Company
Robert Siegel, as SVP Corporate Development, Mergers and
Acquisitions responsible for working with the financial community,
investors and corporate development.
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