Mobile Satellite Users Association Announces 2021 Board of Directors and Board Leadership Team
McLean, Va, February 2, 2021–The Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), a global not-for-profit focused on amplifying the voice satellite mobile services users and innovators, today announced its 2021 board of directors and board leadership team.
“The contributions of our board of directors and leadership team are second to none. Their efforts are providing creativity and direction for the continued growth of the MSUA through member engagement and enhanced member program,” says Lisa Dreher, President, MSUA. “As the organization nears its third decade, we are redoubling our dedication to delivering mobile transformation insights for satellite technology and communications users,” continues Dreher.
Representing satellite mobility users and solution providers globally, MSUA's 2021 leadership and board of directors includes, (alphabetically by leadership position and member entity):
| Lisa Dreher | Managing Director, GuideForce | MSUA President |
| Erwan Emilian | Kersat | MSUA Chairman |
| Mark Sykes | Director, Applied Satellite Technology (AST) | MSUA Vice-Chairman |
| John Stolte | EVP, Technology & Operations, ORBCOMM | MSUA Treasurer |
| Frank August | Teltrium | MSUA Secretary |
| J. Alberto Palacios | CEO, Globalsat Group | MSUA Board Member |
| Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch | SVP, Government Strategy & Policy, U.S. Government Business Unit, Inmarsat | MSUA Board Member |
| Richard Hadsall | Global VP, Network Operations, Kymeta | MSUA Board Member |
| Morris Shawn | President, Roadpost, Inc. | MSUA Board Member |
| Andrew Faiola | Head of Mobility, ST Engineering iDirect | MSUA Board Member |
Erwan Emilian, of Kersat was re-elected to serve as the Board Chairman, and Mark Sykes of AST was re-elected to serve as Vice-Chairman. Additionally, John Stolte of ORBCOMM will continue serving as Board Treasurer, Frank August, of Teltrium will continue serving as Board Secretary and Lisa Dreher of GuideForce will continue as President.
“In 2021, MSUA is proud to continue its web seminar series, The Pulse, the Satellite Mobility Innovation Awards and Satellite Mobility News programs,” said Erwan Emilian, MSUA Board Chairman. “I am excited to be teaming with MSUA's Vice-Chairman, Mark Sykes, and to be collaborating with all members of the MSUA board, association, and staff to promote MSUA's vision of providing insights for satellite mobility technology and communications users.”
The Mobile Satellite Users Association is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting the interests of users of satellite services for mobile communication, navigation, and safety worldwide. The association fosters the exchange of news, information, and ideas among and between users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators of satellite systems, and the various entities affecting the future of the industry. MSUA sponsors the annual Satellite Mobility Innovation Awards, celebrating the top anticipated and market-proven advancements in satellite services, and collaborates with conference organizers around the world to shape and facilitate conference programming dedicated to the users of satellite services. Visit msua.org to learn more.
