DataPath Names David
J. Helfgott Chief Executive Officer
(12 February 2008) The board of
directors of DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of satellite and wireless
communications networks around the world, has named David J. Helfgott as
president and chief executive officer.
As a 20-year industry
veteran, he has extensive experience in satellite, broadband,
telecommunications and government networking services.
Helfgott had
served as president and chief operating officer since joining the company in
2006. He succeeds Tom Dyer as CEO, and Mr. Dyer now serves as executive
chairman of the board of directors. Wilson Lowery resigned as chairman of the
board, and he continues to serve as a director.
"Dave is an exceptional
leader who drives DataPath's strategic vision, and as CEO he is in the best
possible position to execute on that vision," said Mr. Dyer. "In my new role, I
will continue to work closely with the board, Dave and the rest of our
management team. Together, we have strong leadership at DataPath that
understands our target government and commercial markets and has the experience
to enhance our competitiveness."
"I am privileged to lead DataPath, a
company with very talented, dedicated people and the capability to deliver the
right solutions to our customers, no matter how difficult the situation or
challenge is," said Mr. Helfgott. "We've built our business on speed, agility,
innovation and focus on the customer. We will continue to bring those strengths
into every situation to offer value to our customers around the
world."
Mr. Helfgott is a member of DataPath's board of directors as
well as president and CEO of the company.
About DataPath,
Inc.
DataPath is a global leader in creating satellite-based network
solutions that solve customers' toughest communications challenges. We
specialise in enabling highly complex, video-intensive communications networks
that are critical to the operations of military, civilian government and
commercial organisations. Even in the most urgent time frames and extreme
conditions, we establish and maintain communications anywhere and deliver total
network control through our communications solutions, MaxView network control
software and comprehensive services. Swe-Dish Satellite Systems AB, a
Stockholm-based, global leader in the design and manufacture of mobile
satellite communications systems, is a wholly owned subsidiary. DataPath is
headquartered in Duluth, Ga., U.S.A. and operates via more than two dozen
offices and distributor locations around the world.
(source:
DataPath)
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