[Satellite News 08-08-08] EMS Technologies (EMS) is growing aggressively, backed by a booming wireless market.
    Perhaps that is why the company appointed Neil Mackay COO and executive vice president in July. Not only does he have 15 years of experience with EMS, he played a pivotal role in a series of acquisitions for the Atlanta-based company in his previous role as executive vice president of strategy.
    EMS has been active in growing through acquisitions, adding such companies as D’Space and Sky Connect. In absorbing technologies and companies, since the start of 2008, EMS has hired nearly 60 defense & space systems segment staff and 80 satcom segment staff, growth complimented by the company’s retention rate of 95 percent in defense and space and 98 percent in satcom.
    Satellite News News Editor Jeffrey Hill spoke with Mackay about his new role at EMS and the company’s future.

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