...Jim Lyons as Managing Partner and Vice President, Strategic Business Development. HPT has also appointed Jean-Robert Barallon, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, to Managing Partner.

“We are pleased to be adding another high caliber industry veteran to our organization,” states Leeana Smith-Ryland, Managing General Partner of HPT. “As HPT continues to expand its infrastructure to support emerging technologies and meet increased demand for services, Jim and Jean-Robert will provide much needed depth to our leadership team.”

Jim brings over 25 years of experience in broadcast, media, and satellite communications. He most recently held the position of Principal Program Manager and Director of Advanced Services at Rockwell Collins, a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and avionic solutions for both commercial and government applications. Prior to Rockwell Collins, Jim spent more than a decade in senior management positions at Ascent Media and COMSAT, where his responsibilities included the oversight of engineering design, operations, and implementation teams.

Jean-Robert, with more than 30 years of experience in the global satellite communications industry across all aspects of sales and marketing, came to HPT in September 2011 from Telesat, a leading global fixed satellite services operator. Prior to Telesat, Jean-Robert built his knowledge base as President of Intelsat USA Sales Corp., as well as senior sales management positions at IPX, Newtec, and Cable & Wireless.