Randy Roberts, Thuraya’s newly appointed VP of Innovation.
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[Via Satellite 09-24-13] Randy C. Roberts has joined Thuraya Telecommunications Company as vice president of innovation. In the newly created role, Roberts will oversee product development, product management and solutions engineering. He will report to Samer Halawi, CEO of Thuraya, and will serve as a member of the company’s executive team.

Roberts joins Thuraya from Siemens Enterprise Communications where he was the vice president of their global mobile product portfolio. He has 25 years of experience with mobile device manufacturers such as BlackBerry, Motorola, Nokia and AT&T, holding a variety of leadership roles in product management and development.

“[Roberts’] extensive experience in product development and management with leading handset OEMs will be a strong asset for Thuraya as we drive new product innovation and expand our offerings, including the Thuraya SatSleeve to new audiences and new sectors,” said Halawi.