Decision Makers
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. |
CFO, Executive Vice President, Finance & IT |
Current |
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 |
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 |
| Intelsat, Ltd. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Intelsat, Ltd. |
Board of Directors |
Current |