Sep 11, 2018
In this Better Satellite World episode of the SSPI Podcast, Lou Zacharilla speaks with Globalstar's David Kagan about the role satellites play in making possible the work of first responders after a disaster. When terrestrial communications are down, these brave men and women turn to satellite to assess the damage, start the recovery, and even to save lives. This is the third of a four-part series on Satellites as First Responders.
David Kagan returned to Globalstar in December 2017 to serve as
President and COO. Prior to re-joining Globalstar, he was the
COO of SpeedCast International Limited. He previously served as
President of ITC Global, a premier global VSAT satellite services
provider from August 2014 through September 2015. Kagan was
also the President and CEO of Globe Wireless from June 2011 through
January 2014 when it was sold to Inmarsat PLC.
Prior to Globe Wireless, for nearly twelve years, Kagan provided
his leadership and expertise in his role as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Maritime Telecommunications Network, a major
satellite services provider to the cruise, yachting, and maritime
markets. His accomplishments include forming a joint venture
with AT&T to enable mobile phone usage (voice, data, and
texting) on the world’s cruise fleet as well as driving a
successful turn-around of the company throughout his 12 years of
leadership.
His extensive and uniquely applicable experience ranges from
serving as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of ICG
Satellite Services to Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at
Norwegian Cruise Line Ltd, where he led a $1 billion refinancing
which resulted in repositioning the company for strong growth.
Kagan holds a Masters Degree of Business Administration from
Florida Atlantic University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts
in both Finance and Marketing at the University of South Florida,
Tampa.