Satcom Direct (SD) has selected Tom Phillips to serve as the regional director for its Asia Pacific operation. With immediate effect Phillips will be responsible for strengthening SD’s presence in the region and executing SD’s ongoing strategic developments across the Asia Pacific area.
Phillips steps into his role with over a decade’s experience working for Satcom Global where he most recently led its Singapore operation. As regional director for SD, his responsibilities include identifying new markets, expanding the customer portfolio, consolidating existing and new MRO relationships, building new partnerships, introducing established and new SD products and services to the market, as well as ensuring the continuity of SD’s award-winning customer support.
Following the success of the SD Plane Simple Ku-band antenna rollout and the recent commercial introduction of the SD Plane Simple Ka-band antenna, one of his prime objectives will be to promote the hardware and the SD ecosystem to the region’s business aviation community. The Ku-band antenna is already flying in the region, and the Plane Simple Ka-band recently earned STC approval for Gulfstream airframes, with other OEMs soon to follow, SD said.
“I am thrilled to join Satcom Direct in this position and am eager to contribute to the company’s continued growth and success,” said Phillips. “Satcom Direct’s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction resonates deeply with me. The position allows me to leverage my experience to enhance our service offerings further and strengthen relationships with our valued customers. The APAC region presents a dynamic and rapidly evolving market, and I am confident that, together with my talented team at SD, we will achieve new heights in delivering unparalleled connectivity solutions and support to our clients.”
Phillips will report to Dave Falberg, vice president of SD International. “We’re excited to welcome Tom to SD,” said Falberg. “Customers will appreciate his experience, expertise and energy. His track record of achievement will be a great asset to the team. I know that Tom will build on the success of the established APAC team and will continue to provide the focused, trusted and innovative approach that our customers expect.”
