Steve Tunnicliffe. Photo: Commercis

Commercis, a provider of connectivity and technology solutions, has appointed well-known satellite exec, Steve Tunnicliffe to its board. Tunnicliffe will assume the role of advisor and will work closely with the management team providing strategic insights and management skills to optimize operations, foster innovation, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Commercis made the announcement Jan. 3.

Commercis is the parent company of Talia, DataGrid Network and Quika. Tunnicliffe has a strong satellite background. Until recently, Tunnicliffe served as the senior vice president of Global Sales for ST Engineering iDirect. Tunnicliffe has also worked for BT Global Services and the former satellite division of Deutsche Telekom (Plenexis), delivering connectivity solutions in complex environments within defense, government, maritime, aviation, telecom, and enterprise markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Steve to our team. His wealth of knowledge and strategic acumen will undoubtedly contribute significantly to our growth trajectory and overall success. The board and management are excited about the energy and expertise he brings to the company, and we look forward to achieving new milestones together,” Alan Afrasiab, chairman at Commercis, said in a statement.