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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$1.0B
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Telecommunication Satellite Operations & Services

Number of Employees 1,000
Contact Information

Wellesley House North, 2nd Floor

90 Pitts Bay Road

90 Pitts Bay Road

Pembroke, HM 08

www.intelsat.co...

(441) 294 1650

NAICS Code : 517910

Recent Events

  • Orbital Wins Contract for IS-23 Communications Satellite by Intelsat

    12/21/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Orbital Sciences ORB To Build Intelsat 23 Commercial Communications Satellite

    12/17/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • Etisalat Secures Capacity on Intelsat 15 to Expand Broadband Services in the Middle East

    12/17/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Satellite Sector Leads Way Out of Economic Slowdown

    12/08/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Successfully Powers Launch of Intelsat Communications Satellite with First Internet Router...

    11/23/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • MYtv Selects Intelsat Capacity for its DTH Launch in the Ukraine

    11/10/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • BRIEF-Intelsat reports Q3 results

    11/09/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Intelsat Grows Q3 Revenues, Cuts Losses

    8/12/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • NASA Update with the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, July 21, 2009

    7/20/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Stocks set to slump as Obama pressures automakers

    3/30/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Intelsat appoints new CFO

    10/13/08 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Intelsat Finishes Takeover

    7/04/06 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Intelsat Seals PanAmSat Deal

    7/03/06 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
James N. Perry Director
Jon Romm President
David P. McGlade CEO
James B. Frownfelter Coo
Jeffrey P. Freimark CFO, Executive Vice President, Finance & IT
Robert Medlin Executive Vice President
Phillip Spector Executive Vice President & General Counsel
Amer Khouri Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Tony A. Trujillo Senior Vice President, Corp Services
Ms Dianne VanBeber Vice President, Investor Relations & Corp Communications
Anita Beier Senior Vice President & Controller
Michael Hughes Senior Vice President & Controller
Francis Latapie 21 Year Veteran
Stephen Gyamfi
Stephen Spengler
Antwanye Ford Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Andrew D. Africk Board of Directors
Joseph Wright Chairman
Aaron J. Stone Board of Directors
Alan Peyrat Board of Directors
Andrew Sillitoe Board of Directors
Conny Kullman Board of Directors
Douglas C. Grissom Board of Directors
Nicola Volpi Board of Directors
Richard A. Haight Board of Directors

James N. Perry, Jr., Managing Director - B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.B.A., University of Chicago. Prior to co-founding MDP, Mr. Perry was with First Chicago Venture Capital for eight years. Previously, he was with The First National Bank of Chicago. Mr. Perry concentrates on investments in the communications industry and currently serves on the Boards of Directors of Band-X Limited, Cbeyond Communications, Inc, Cinemark, Inc., Intelsat Holdings Ltd., MetroPCS Communications, Inc., Sorenson Communications Holdings, LLC, Univision Communications Inc., and Catholic Relief Services.

Organization Position Status
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Managing Director Current
CBeyond Communications, Inc. Managing Director, Madison Dearborn Partners Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Director Current
V-Enable, Inc Board of Directors Current
Univision Communications Inc. Director Current
Cinemark, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Nextel Partners, Inc. Board of Directors Current
CBeyond Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Investment-Wonder.Com Board of Directors Current
Allegiance Telecom, Inc. Board of Directors Current
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Looking Glass Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nextg Networks, Inc. Board of Directors Current
The Topps Company, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Chicago Public Radio Board of Directors Current
Focal Communications Corp Board of Directors Current
Madison River Telephone Company, LLC Board of Directors Current
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Board of Directors Current
Madison Dearborn Partners LLC Vice President Former
Band-X Limited Board of Directors Current
First Chicago Venture Capital NA Former
The First National Bank of Chicago Former
First National Bank of Chicago Former
Cinemark USA, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Madison River Communications Corp. Board of Directors Former
Madison River Capital, LLC Board of Directors Former
University of Chicago M.B.A. Former
University of Pennsylvania BA Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. President Current
Avail Media, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
TVN Entertainment Corporation Current
Satcon Conference & Expo Current
Avail Media, Inc. Founder Former
ICG Communications, Inc. Director of Sales for Broadcast Services Former
Society of Satellite Professionals International Board of Directors Former
Bucknell University B.A. in Political Science and Economics Former

Andrew Africk has been a director of Hughes Communications, Inc. (HCI) since December 2, 2005. Mr. Africk is a senior partner of Apollo Advisors, L.P., which, together with its affiliates, acts as managing general partner of the Apollo Investment Funds, a series of private securities investment funds, where he has worked since 1992. He serves on the boards of directors of Intelsat Holdings, Ltd., SkyTerra Communications, Inc., Superior Essex, Inc. Mobile Satellite Ventures GP, TerreStar Networks, Inc. and several private venture companies. Mr. Africk also serves on the board of managers of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES). Mr. Africk serves as chair of both HCI's Compensation Committee and its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

Organization Position Status
Hughes Network Systems, LLC Board of Managers Current
Superior Essex, Inc. Director Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Hughes Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Terrestar Corporation Director Current
Terrestar Networks Inc. Board of Directors Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hughes Direcpc Board of Directors Current
Terrestar Networks Inc. Member Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Skyterra Communications, Inc. President Former
EMS Technologies, Inc. President Former
Apollo Management L.P. senior partner Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Executive Manager Former
Terrestar Networks Inc. Chairman Former
University of Santa Clara JD Former
University of California BS in Business and Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. CEO Current
Intelsat, Ltd. CEO Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. Director Current
Genzyme Corporation Chief Executive Officer Former
Pure Matrix, Inc. CEO Former
Sprint PCS President, Western Region Former
Acterna Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
Genzyme Corporation Chief Financial Officer Former
FiberMark Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Genzyme Corporation Executive Vice President Former
TCI, Inc. Vice President, Operations Former
Pure Matrix, Inc. Co-Founder Former
Arthur Young, Inc. partner Former
Genzyme Corporation senior adviser Former
Genzyme Corporation Chairman Former
Rutgers University Communications degree Former

As Intelsat's chief operating officer, Mr. James Frownfelter is responsible for the overall management of the company's operations including engineering, fleet development, network operations, digital video services, space systems, product development, and sales & marketing. Prior to joining Intelsat in 2006, Mr. Frownfelter was the President and Chief Operating Officer of PanAmSat where he oversaw global operations as well as technical offerings which included a fleet of 24 satellites and 22,500 miles of fiber. While at PanAmSat, Mr. Frownfelter also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading the overall operation of its global satellite fleet and associated terrestrial facilities. Mr. Frownfelter's association with PanAmSat dates back to 1996, when he was a Senior Manager at Philip A. Rubin & Associates consulting firm in Washington, D.C. He was instrumental in developing PanAmSat's current fleet deployment strategies as well as satellite and launch vehicle procurement activities. Mr. Frownfelter was officially hired as PanAmSat's Vice President of Space Systems in July 1998 where he managed all aspects of satellite design and acquisition processes, as well as the placement of satellites in orbit. He also oversaw the acquisition of additional orbital roles and the deployment of significant terrestrial infrastructure to support PanAmSat's global network. Mr. Frownfleter holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering and attended UCLA to study Satellite Design and Operation.

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Coo Current
PanAmSat Holding Corporation President and Chief Operating Officer Former
PanAmSat Holding Corporation Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. CFO, Executive Vice President, Finance & IT Current

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Chief Financial Officer Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Executive Vice President Current
PricewaterhouseCoopers partner Former
The University of Georgia Bachelor's degree in Business & Accounting Former

Phillip Spector is responsible for all legal and regulatory matters within the Intelsat group of companies. His responsibilities include the negotiation and structuring of strategic ventures and acquisitions; government affairs and regulation; the procurement of spacecraft and launch services; compliance with antitrust, securities and export laws; and the provisioning of satellite capacity worldwide. Mr. Spector joined Intelsat in 2005 from the international law firm of Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, where he was the managing partner of the Washington office and the Chairman of the firm's Communications & Technology Group. Mr. Spector has a strong background in the satellite sector, having represented Intelsat and other major satellite operators, including SES Global and PanAmSat. He has also been retained by users of substantial satellite capacity, and by major satellite manufacturers. The former Chairman of the American Bar Association's International Communications Committee, Mr. Spector was recognized by a legal publication as "the leading satellite specialist in Washington," and was profiled for his "skilled legal work" in American Lawyer. Mr. Spector clerked on a federal appeals court and for Justice Thurgood Marshall of the U.S. Supreme Court, before serving in the White House as Associate Assistant to the President. Mr. Spector has co-authored the book Communications and Technology Alliances, has written numerous articles and speaks regularly on satellite and communications topics, and has served on the boards of directors of several companies. Mr. Spector graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he received a BA degree, with highest honors. He then went to Harvard University, where he received a master's degree in public policy and a law degree, magna cum laude. While at Harvard, Mr. Spector was Supreme Court Editor of the Harvard Law Review.

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Executive Vice President & General Counsel Current
PanAmSat Holding Corporation Current
Harvard Law Review Supreme Court Editor Former
Harvard Corporation Former
Harvard University Master's Former
University of California, Santa Barbara Ba Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Senior Vice President, Global Marketing Current

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Senior Vice President, Corp Services Current
Federal Communications Commission Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Vice President, Investor Relations & Corp Communications Current
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Vice President, Investor Relations Former
University of Kansas MBA in Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Senior Vice President & Controller Current

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Senior Vice President & Controller Current

Francis Latapie specializes in the international satellite telecommunications industry, including liaison activities with governments, regulatory bodies, international organizations, and commercial communications entities in countries around the world. Mr. Latapie has extensive experience in all aspects of satellite telecommunication projects, including planning, financing, procurement and commercial operations. Most recently Mr. Latapie was Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs for Astrolink LLC, where he was responsible for the resolution of commercial policy and regulatory issues associated with the worldwide introduction of the Astrolink system, a Ka band digital geostationary satellite system providing on-demand, two-way interactive broadband services. These included commercial access to national markets, identification of in-country service providers, development and negotiation of service provision agreements, licensing of space segment, gateways and satellite equipment, respect of national sovereign rights, and type approval of earth stations equipment. Prior to Astrolink, Mr. Latapie was Vice President of Government Affairs for Iridium LLC, where he was responsible for the resolution of commercial policy and regulatory issues associated with the worldwide introduction of the Iridium system, including spectrum availability, licensing of space segment, gateways and satellite equipment, access to national markets, identification of in-country service providers, development and negotiation of service provision agreements, respect of national sovereign rights, global type approval and free circulation of handheld equipment. Mr. Latapie is also a 21 year veteran of INTELSAT, where he served as Director of External Relations, responsible for all liaison activities with governments, investors and users of the INTELSAT system with regard to the ITU and all international standard setting organizations. In addition, Mr. Latapie managed all corporate and marketing communication functions and was responsible for spectrum availability and the intersystem coordination of all satellites of the INTELSAT network. He also managed all INTELSAT training, education, assistance and development programs for telecommunication growth in developing nations (over 250 projects in 118 countries). Mr. Latapie holds a Master's in Economics from the University of Paris and was a Fulbright Scholar. He is Fluent in French, English and Spanish.

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. 21 Year Veteran Current
Compassrose International, Inc. Senior Advisor Current
Compassrose International, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Iridium Incorporated Vice President of Government Affairs Former
University of Paris Master's In Economics Former

Organization Position Status
Global Gateway Consulting, Inc. President & CEO Current
Call of Hope International School President and CEO of Global Gateway Consulting, In Current
Computers for Africa Schools Project Executive Director Current
Call of Hope International School Managing Director Current
Global Gateway Consulting, Inc. Principal Current
Strayer University Adjunct Professor Current
Science Applications International Corporation Current
Winstar Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Current
Computers for Africa Schools Project Board of Directors Current
Global Gateway Consulting, Inc. Owner Former
Call of Hope International School Executive Former
George Mason University MA In International Business Transactions Former
George Mason University BS In Public Administration Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Current
Cirronet, Inc. Senior Vice President of Global Sales Former
PanAmSat Holding Corporation Acting Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing Former
Boston University Master's In Business Administration Former
Dickinson College Bachelor of Arts Degree Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Chairman Current

Aaron J. Stone has served as a Director since September 2006. Mr. Stone is a partner of Apollo Advisors, L.P., which, together with its affiliates, acts as managing general partner of the Apollo Investment Funds, a series of private securities investment funds, where he has worked since 1997. Mr. Stone also serves on the board of directors of AMC Entertainment Inc., Educate Inc., Hughes Communications, Inc., Intelsat Holdings, Ltd., and SkyTerra Communications, Inc., and also on the board of managers of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.

Organization Position Status
Hughes Network Systems, LLC Board of Managers Current
AMC Entertainment, Inc. Chairman Current
Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Skyterra Communications, Inc. Director Current
Educate, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Hughes Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Smith Barney Former
Direcway Director Former
AMC Entertainment, Inc. Board of Directors Former
Harvard College A.B. Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Enlightened, Inc President and Chief Executive Officer Current
Archbishop Carroll High School Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Director Current
Enlightened, Inc President and Cofounder Former
Enlightened, Inc Product Manager Former
The George Washington University Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Douglas C. Grissom , age 40, became a director in 2000 as a designee of Madison Dearborn Partners. Prior to joining Madison Dearborn Partners, Mr. Grissom was with Bain Capital, Inc., McKinsey & Company, Inc. and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Mr. Grissom concentrates on investments in the communications industry and currently serves on the boards of directors of Intelsat, Ltd. and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation. Mr. Grissom received a bachelor s degree from Amherst College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Organization Position Status
CBeyond Communications, Inc. Director, Madison Dearborn Partners Current
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC Board of Directors Current
CBeyond Communications, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Intelsat Holdings, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
Goldman, Sachs & Co. Former
Bain Capital, LLC Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Former
McKinsey & Company, Inc. Former
Harvard Business School M.B.A Former
Amherst College A.B Former

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current

Organization Position Status
Intelsat, Ltd. Board of Directors Current
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