Intellian Technologies, a leading provider of stabilized maritime satellite antenna systems, has opted for knowledge and experience in its latest senior appointment, in a strategic move designed to assist ship-owners during a transformative period in maritime and offshore communications.

Ken Champagne, who has more than 25 years of experience in delivering electronic technologies to the Energy sector, becomes Intellian Senior Director, Americas Sales, overseeing Intellian’s sales activities in the Americas.

With a career path including offshore specialists Datacom, Stratos, CapRock, RigNet and Tampnet, Ken will bring vital client liaison and sales support expertise in complex connectivity issues, to maritime users as they undergo a communications revolution of its own.

“Ken’s appointment comes at a pioneering moment in maritime communications,” said Eric Sung, Intellian President and CEO. “As the largest global supplier of satellite communication terminals in the marine sector, and with our close ties to Inmarsat, Marlink and others, Intellian is set to consolidate and extend its lead in this market. Ken will be instrumental in this process.”