Network Innovations has appointed Keith Johnson as President, Americas, effective Monday, October 14 — his track record in the communications sector includes several senior executive roles, including as the former Chief Operating Officer and EVP of Global Energy for Speedcast and the President of Global Energy at Harris Caprock.
The Company also announced that Andrew Burdall, who previously had oversight to both the Americas and Asia divisions as President, will lead a number of strategic corporate initiatives while retaining leadership responsibilities for Asia, as the company’s Executive Vice President, Strategic Development.
“We are thrilled to welcome Keith to Network Innovations as our President, Americas,” said Co-CEO and Group President, Derek Dawson. “The strength of our company is in our people, and by adding industry leaders like Keith to our executive group, we are continuing to build on our leadership position as a trusted advisor for our customers in an industry going through significant disruption. Besides leading the Americas, Keith will also contribute meaningfully as we continue to develop our global oil and gas business. We are also very excited for Andrew to take on additional strategic responsibilities across our organization, as well as continuing to grow our Asia business, where we feel there is opportunity for significant growth. Andrew has built a great team and foundation for continued success in the Americas, for which we’re thankful. I applaud his idea to do what is best for our organization by bringing in Keith and in demonstrating our core values with selflessness and humility. NI will benefit greatly from Andrew’s experience and skillset in his new responsibilities.”
Johnson said, “I am excited to be joining an industry leader like Network Innovations. I was looking for an opportunity to get back to what I truly love doing, which is helping to lead a customer-focused organization, that at its core, is entrepreneurial and focused on value-added, innovative solutions, and with NI, I have found just that. I am grateful that Andrew has built a very strong team in the Americas business unit, and I look forward to meeting our customers and team members soon.”
About Network Innovations
Network Innovations is a global technology integrator that keeps people, places, and things connected anywhere in the world with always-available communications and networking solutions. Its customers operate in industries including government and defense, public safety, oil and gas, media, mining, utilities, recreation, and maritime. Established in 1989, Network Innovations has corporate offices in Calgary, Canada, and employs 300 industry experts across five continents.