MTN Satellite Communications Announces New President and Chief Operating Officer

MIRAMAR, Fla., May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MTN Satellite Communications (MTN), the global provider of communications, connectivity and content services to remote locations around the world, today announced the appointment of Errol Olivier as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective May 1, 2011. In this role, Mr. Olivier will be responsible for all daily operations of the company and further elevating the quality and breadth of services the company delivers to its customers.  In addition, Mr. Olivier will focus on the long term strategy and vision of MTN's suite of solutions and market expansion, as well as fostering relationships with existing MTN customers.  

Prior to joining MTN, Mr. Olivier served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadpoint, a private equity owned satellite and cellular communications company, serving the oil industry in the Gulf of Mexico. There he was responsible for leading the company through the final integration of four companies into one branded service organization until the company was sold to CellularOne in 2010.  In addition, Mr. Olivier was the President and COO for CapRock Communications where he led the administration of the company's global sales, marketing, engineering and operations for seven foreign countries as well as three operations centers in the United States.  Mr. Olivier is credited with pioneering the first multi-tenant satellite telecommunications strategy serving the oil & gas industry in the Gulf.  During his seventeen year tenure he led CapRock through significant operational and financial growth and achievement of industry recognitions for innovation and operational excellence.

"As a leader within the satellite communications industry, we are focused on continuing to bring innovative and reliable products to the marketplace," said Jonathan Weintraub, CEO of MTN. "We look forward to Errol joining our executive team and helping to further drive MTN's success. As a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience, Errol is recognized as an industry leader with experience elevating a company's position within our industry, maximizing business opportunities and bringing the essential strategic leadership skills required for this position."

As a global provider of satellite communications services to remote locations, MTN provides reliable, secure, and always-available value-add services that connect customers wherever they want to be – on land, at sea, or in the air. The company operates a worldwide footprint of VSAT satellite connectivity with more than 35 satellite footprints and has a secure network infrastructure that consists of 10 teleport gateways and 13 global points of presence, strategically located across the globe. MTN is focused on providing high-quality, integrated, fixed, and mobile satellite communications services to remote locations to maximize customer and company value.

"MTN is the leader in satellite communications and I look forward to joining its executive team to help further extend its reach and continue its impressive growth," said Mr. Olivier, President and COO of MTN. "MTN is in an extraordinary position to take advantage of the need for increased communications in remote or mobile applications.  We will achieve this by focusing on excellent customer service, developing innovative products, driving operational efficiencies, creating opportunities for growth for our employees and continuing the successful 30 year track record of MTN in the marketplace."

About MTN Satellite Communications

MTN Satellite Communications (MTN) is the leading global provider of communications, connectivity, and content services to remote locations around the world. MTN's maritime VSAT solutions and global satellite communications network offer the reliability that only "Always On – Always Available" systems can provide. More than 600 vessels and land-based terminals worldwide, including cruise ships, commercial ships, offshore drilling and production sites, government and military vessels, private yachts, and ferries depend on MTN's voice and data networks to allow them to "be in the middle of nowhere and at the center of everything." Premium services include remote access for Internet, fixed and mobile phones, fax, television, onboard newspapers, banking services, direct payroll deposit for crew, and other enterprise solutions. MTN is based in Miramar, Fla. and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.mtnsat.com.

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