[kictanet] Fwd: O3b Networks appoints a new CEO

[Eric M.K Osiakwan]

fyi...sorry for cross posting.


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> From: "O3b Networks Ltd" <O3b_Networks_Ltd at mail.vresp.com>
> Date: 30 October 2009 02:01:28 EDT
> To: secretary at gispa.org.gh
> Subject: O3b Networks appoints a new CEO
> Reply-To: "O3b Networks Ltd" <reply-d61de6b0b8-494b48f466-2f86 at u.cts.vresp.com 
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>
> O3b Networks Limited appoints a new CEO to manage accelerating growth
>
> Fast growing satellite service provider appoints a Greg Clarke as  
> CEO to manage the company’s strong growth.
>
> Jersey, Channel Islands - October 28thz, 2009 – O3b Networks Limited  
> (O3b) the developer of a new fiber quality, satellite-based, global  
> Internet backbone and next generation backhaul infrastructure  
> announced the appointment of Greg Clarke as CEO.  Mr. Clarke brings  
> to O3b a strong history of success and experience in the development  
> and operations of large service organizations and has held the top  
> position in global blue chip companies ranging from the technology  
> sector to real estate. As the former CEO of Cable & Wireless  
> Communications he built and managed the mobile networks in 54  
> countries and most recently was the CEO of Lend Lease in Australia,  
> a multi-million dollar real estate management company. Prior to Lend  
> Lease, Mr. Clarke was the CEO of ICO a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)  
> satellite based mobile phone provider.
>
>  "Data backhaul and IP Backbone connectivity remain the most  
> expensive capital and operational expenditure costs for cellular  
> providers and ISPs in emerging markets” said Greg Clarke. “This  
> trend is expected to continue into the near future, as these service  
> providers continue to focus on data services in an attempt to  
> maintain profitability, due to the commoditization of voice  
> services. O3B has developed the technology to change this cost  
> structure for service providers while enabling internet penetration  
> in emerging markets."
>
> Reaching over 100 emerging market countries,  O3b’s Next Generation  
> Satellites will provide fiber quality low latency connectivity for  
> cellular operators and Internet Service Providers. The company  
> intends to help emerging market service providers dramatically  
> reduce backhaul costs and improve service availability by delivering  
> high data rates directly to cellular towers so operators can  
> profitably offer 3G services even in the most remote locations. In  
> the past year O3b Networks Ltd. has accrued a backlog of just under  
> $600,000,000 USD in service contracts from Cellular Operators and  
> Internet Service Providers allowing for profitability at service  
> commencement.
>
> “Our vision remains to connect the unconnected and as we move closer  
> to actualizing this vision it was important for us to bring in a  
> candidate that has the right background for the next phase of O3b’s  
> growth”, said Greg Wyler, Director and founder of O3b. “We have been  
> looking for a CEO with Greg Clarke’s experience and are excited that  
> he is opted to join O3b”. Mr. Wyler will continue his technology  
> leadership role as O3b continues to design new ground equipment for  
> cellular backhaul and mobile communications and applications.
>
> About O3b Ltd.
>
> O3b is building a new fiber-quality, satellite-based, global  
> Internet Backbone for telecommunications operators (telcos) and  
> Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in emerging markets. With  
> deployment scheduled for late 2010, the O3b Networks system will  
> combine global reach and the speed of a fiber-optic network. With  
> investment and operational support from Google Inc., Liberty Global,  
> Inc. and HSBC Principal Investments, and NorthBridge Venture  
> Partners, the O3b Networks system will provide telcos and ISPs with  
> a low-cost, high-speed alternative to connect their 3G, WiMAX and  
> fixed-line networks to the rest of the world. This will allow  
> billions of consumers and businesses in more than 150 countries to  
> benefit from high-speed Internet connectivity for educational,  
> medical and commercial applications. O3b Networks’ headquarters is  
> in St. John, Jersey, Channel Islands. Ground systems and technical  
> development are managed through its wholly owned subsidiary in  
> Englewood, Colorado.
>
> For more information please visit www.o3bnetworks.com
>
> O3b Networks Media Contact
>
> Ladi OkuneyeMarketing Director
>
> Email: ladi.okuneye at o3bnetworks.com
>
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Eric M.K Osiakwan
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