SkyTerra (OTCBB: SKYT) SkyTerra Communications has selected three experienced wireless industry veterans for key vice president positions critical to the company’s transition to its nexgen integrated satellite-terrestrial network — the new executives will lead SkyTerra’s program to further expand service of its current generation offerings and transitioning customers to its upcoming satellite-terrestrial communications network.
Matthew Foosaner has been named as the vice president of government sales, where he will lead the company’s federal, state, and local government sales initiatives across the civilian and military sectors. He is also critically involved in transitioning government agency customers from SkyTerra’s current generation services to the Company’s new network. Prior to joining SkyTerra, Foosaner was the Managing Member of Critical Communications Solutions LLC, where he provided a variety of government clients with expertise in communications continuity, including communications systems planning, threat assessment and grant funding. He also spent 15 years with Sprint Nextel Corporation in a variety of management positions in engineering, operations/technical support and government sales.
The new vice president of U.S. enterprise sales for SkyTerra is Bryan Hartin, who is responsible for the sales and distribution of the company’s products and services to enterprise customers throughout the United States. He also leads SkyTerra’s U.S. Channel Partner Program. Also a wireless industry veteran, Hartin led Sprint Nextel’s Dealer Program and held senior positions with both Nortel Networks and Siemens. He has also served on the board of directors for the Consumer Electronics Association – Wireless Group.
Blair Kutrow is SkyTerra’s new vice president of marketing. In this position, she is responsible for marketing the company’s entire suite of products and services as well as all marketing programs surrounding SkyTerra’s nexgen satellite terrestrial network. During her more than 20 years in the wireless industry, Kutrow held leadership positions with 4DK Technologies, XM Satellite Radio, Nextel Communications, and Vanguard Wireless.
