This global non-profit satellite industry organization, the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), that promotes the voice of mobile services and solutions users, announced Lisa Dreher as the incoming President. The Board, led by Chairman Erwan P. Emilian, voted unanimously to name Ms. Dreher to lead the organization into its third decade of representing providers and users in the mobile satellite community.
“Having served on the MSUA Board and led its Mobility Marketing Committee for three years, it is with great confidence and excitement that I announce Ms. Dreher as our incoming MSUA President,” says Erwan P. Emilian, Chairman, MSUA and Executive Vice President, Speedcast Group. “The energy, bold perspectives and vision she shared with our Board for the future of the MSUA will bring to light new member engagement and benefits while taking our rising organization into the next decade,” continues Emilian.
“The legacy of the MSUA is built on nearly 30 years of satellite industry leadership. It has provided support and a collective voice for business, governmental and NGOs that depend on reliable mobile communications, information and data provided via satellite technology and networks,” says Lisa Dreher, Managing Director and Founder, GuideForce. “I’m looking forward to working with our Board and our members around the globe to extend MSUA’s contribution in this era of 5G communications and expanding satellite network solutions in an increasingly mobile and connected world,” continues Dreher.
“After five years leading the MSUA, I’m thrilled to have someone with Lisa’s background, experience and vision taking the organization into the future,” says Catherine Melquist, outgoing MSUA President and current Executive Director, Enterprise Market Partner and Business Development, NetNumber. “I’m confident that she will bring new creative and innovative ideas to our member community while helping to modernize and digitize this growing organization.”
MSUA will be participating in the Satellite Innovation 2020 virtual conference, October 6-8, 2020. MSUA members receive a 20 percent discount on their registration. MSUA Chairman, Erwan Emilian, and President Elect, Lisa Dreher, will both be available for meetings throughout the event. Contact marketing@msua.org for member discounts or to schedule a meeting.
To learn how to become an MSUA member, visit msua.org/join.