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Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Appoints Paul Lithgow
as President of Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation
MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 24, 2011
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
(Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that Paul Lithgow has
been appointed President of Comtech Mobile Datacom
Corporation ("CMDC").
Mr. Lithgow will also continue to serve as President
of Comtech AeroAstro Inc. ("AeroAstro").
Mr. Lithgow has over 30 years of experience in the
aerospace and telecommunications industries with leadership
roles, prior to joining Comtech, at Radyne, General
Dynamics and Spectrum Astro, as well as a distinguished
career in the U.S. Air Force.
Comtech also announced that Daniel Wood, who previously
served as President of CMDC since 2005, has departed
from Comtech.
In announcing these changes,
Fred Kornberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "As
President of both CMDC and AeroAstro, Paul is the
perfect candidate to further reposition our mobile
data communications segment. I believe that Paul's
experience in establishing AeroAstro as a leader
in the emerging microsatellites industry will be
beneficial as we continue to adjust our mobile data
communication segment's business strategy."
Mr. Kornberg added, "I
believe that the people and technology at CMDC are
second to none and I am confident that Paul and the
team will position our mobile data communications
segment for future growth and continued profitability."
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops,
produces and markets innovative products, systems and
services for advanced communications solutions. The
Company believes many of its solutions play a vital
role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities
when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable,
inefficient or too expensive. The Company conducts
business through three complementary segments: telecommunications
transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and mobile data
communications. The Company sells products to a diverse
customer base in the global commercial and government
communications markets. The Company believes it is
a market leader in the market segments that it serves.
Certain information in this press release contains
statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve
certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual
results could differ materially from such forward-looking
information. The Company's Securities and Exchange
Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties.
Any forward-looking information in this press release
is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties
described in such Securities and Exchange Commission
filings.
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