He most recently has been named Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year for 2009. Shaper’s vision and his ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the satellite marketplace made him the most deserving candidate for the award.
Since joining the company in 2002, Shaper has developed CapRock’s business portfolio dramatically, and under his direction, CapRock posted revenues of $358 million in 2009, up more than 20 percent from the prior year.
Shaper has also expanded CapRock’s business globally, entering and providing service in 35 new countries in 2009. As a result, nearly 70 percent of CapRock’s revenue today is derived from client operations outside of the United States.
The company's December 2008 award for the world's largest VSAT deal in energy market history may have been an indication of the year to come, as 2009 brought with it additional milestones for Shaper and CapRock to celebrate. Most notably, he guided the company's government division through a successful rebrand and repositioning which launched at SATELLITE 2009, and played a key role in CapRock's second annual Customer Advisory Board that both led to successful investments in X-band infrastructure and the launch of new products and services including a first to market subscription-based service – CommandAccess™, and a Crew Infotainment solution.
“This award represents the commitment of our employees that focus day in and day out on providing reliable service that our clients can count on,” said Shaper. “We are also fortunate to have dedicated customers and partners that helped us reach unprecedented milestones in 2009. We are excited about the dynamic future of the satellite industry and look forward to reaching even greater heights.”
For more than 20 years, Via Satellite magazine has been honoring the satellite executives who made a lasting business impact on the global satellite market during the previous calendar year.
Via Satellite magazine will showcase Shaper in its “Satellite Executive of the Year” cover feature in the March issue. Shaper will be presented with his award at the Satellite Executive of the Year award luncheon on Wednesday, March 17, and a reception in his honor will be held that evening. Both events take place during the SATELLITE 2010 Conference and Exhibition, March 15-18 at the Gaylord National Convention Center, Maryland.