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Burnaby, B.C., Canada./February 19, 2004/Satnews/
Norsat International Inc. (TSX –
NII.TO; OTC BB – NSATF.OB) announced today that Mr. Brian Nixon has
been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. He currently
serves as CEO of the BC Research Inc.
Mr. Nixon has
extensive experience in the business of providing satellite
communication services. From 1992 to 1999, he held senior executive
positions with Infosat Communications Inc., first as Vice-President of
Finance and then as President and Chief Executive Officer. Following
Infosat’s acquisition by BCE Media Inc. in 1999, Mr. Nixon was
appointed Sr. Vice-President – Business Solutions, BCE Media and
Chairman of the Board of Vistar Communications Inc.
Mr. Nixon is a
Certified Management Accountant and holds a Master in Business
Administration
degree from the
University of Calgary. He will chair the Board’s Audit Committee. |
