Skyware Global, a provider of satcom terminal solutions, has appointed Steve Strong as Senior Vice President, Engineering. Strong will correlate all of the company’s engineering operations, including its antenna and electronics engineering in the UK and Krefeld as well as the team based in Washington DC.
Strong will support the work of Skyware Global’s core engineering teams, headed up by Allan Kennedy, who has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering, and Technical Director Ron Schiltmans. In his new role, Strong will work closely with the company’s engineering, sales and executive teams to ensure a close and effective link between all facets of the company and an amalgamation of operations.
Steve Strong, Senior Vice President, Engineering, Skyware Global, adds, “This is a very exciting time for Skyware Global and I am delighted to be a part of the company’s continued growth. Engineering and product development is at the heart of Skyware Global’s offering to its clients and my aim is to ensure that we continue to develop our industry-leading electronics capabilities and antenna technology. I will be working closely with the company’s sales division to ensure our offering accurately reflects our customer’s wants and needs.”
With more than 12 years of managerial experience, Strong has an impressive track record in applying extensive and varied technical knowledge, executive leadership and market analysis abilities to provide engineering solutions for broad market business needs.
David C. McCourt, CEO, Skyware Global, says, “Steve is highly respected in the field of engineering and we look forward to his contribution in developing and delivering compelling antenna systems for our clients worldwide. Steve will no doubt be a key strategic player within the company and will contribute significantly to our growth by working both with his team to support our customers and our internal processes.”
The appointment enables Skyware Global to continue its focus on providing the best satcom products and services to its world-wide customer base. With resources focused accordingly, Skyware Global aims to continue its strong growth as it expands its engineering operations. The company, in line with its strategic growth initiatives, continues to explore new customer relationships, business partnerships and potential acquisitions.
Skyware Global is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of satcom terminal solutions for the global satellite industry and specializes in DTH, VSAT and RF electronics. The company designed the world’s first consumer Ka-band antenna in 2004 and more than 1.4 million are now in use in North America alone. It also designed the world’s most versatile Ka-band VSAT transceiver range. The company has manufacturing operations in Smithfield, North Carolina, Accrington, UK and Zhuhai, China as well as engineering offices in England, Scotland, Germany and Washington DC.
