Globalsat Group has signed a strategic alliance through which Globalsat Central America and the Caribbean becomes a member of Globalsat Group. This agreement expands Globalsat Group’s reach, the foremost provider of pan-American mobile satellite services, offering current and future satellite service clients enhanced local presence in Central America and the Caribbean region, thereby increasing the consortium’s value in the field of mission-critical solutions and IoT.
As part of this agreement, Juan Ramón Porras, General Manager of Globalsat Central America and the Caribbean, joins Globalsat Group and will lead the emerging division. With a career spanning more than two decades, Mr. Porras has been a key figure in the satellite industry since 1997 when he began as Director of Operations at Globalstar Operations in Central America. He next assumed the role of General Manager for Latin America at Globalstar Inc. in 2006, expanding his responsibilities to include Brazil in 2008 and the remainder of the region in 2012. Mr. Porras brings vast knowledge and experience to Globalsat Group, acquired through his prolonged tenure in various key positions within the satellite sector.
Additionally, the new affiliate, Globalsat Central America and the Caribbean, will play a vital role in extending Globalsat Group’s reach and capabilities within these strategic regions. Leveraging local expertise and resources, the affiliate will spearhead initiatives to offer customized satellite solutions, particularly focusing on addressing the growing demands of IoT and mission-critical applications. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Globalsat Group’s commitment to serving diverse markets with innovative and reliable satellite solutions.
“By becoming part of Globalsat Group, we can now explore new opportunities with a broader portfolio of solutions, providing customers with the right tools to enhance their business productivity,” said Juan Ramón Porras.
J. Alberto Palacios, CEO of Globalsat Group, said, “We immediately realized that our shared vision and customeroriented philosophy are a perfect match, and therefore, we are now taking this potential to the next level. By enhancing our operations, we continue to increase our global presence and enhance our overall value in the satellite industry.”