RESTON, Va.-American Mobile Satellite Corp. has appointed Gary Parsons president and chief executive officer. He will also serve on the company’s board of directors.
Parsons succeeds Brian Pemberton who will remain with the company concentrating on sales and marketing, AMSC said.
“Gary has demonstrated success building high-growth technology companies and is well respected for his team-based management style,” said AMSC Chairman Jack Shaw.
Parsons is a former executive vice president of MCI Communications Corp.