Satcom1, the satellite communications and connectivity solutions provider specializing in VVIP, head-of-state, military and business jets, announces the appointment of Jackie Nikolajsen as Satcom1’s new Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Nikolajsen brings 20 years of technical, operational and senior management experience from the business aviation industry. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Nikolajsen has held several positions at the ExecuJet Europe as Head of Completion and Acceptance, Maintenance Manager, and Technical Director; as General Manager at Rizon Jet and most recently as a Senior Manager - Quality and Safety, Special Projects, FBO and Facilities at Qatar Executive.
With immediate effect Jackie Nikolajsen will take on the responsibility of Satcom1’s operations management with a special focus on execution of lean processes between Satcom1’s headquarters in Denmark and Satcom1’s R&D, Consultancy and Technical Support facility in France. Jackie Nikolajsen will also drive strategic operations planning and prioritize resources and projects in order to meet and deliver to customer requirements and expectations.
“I know Satcom1 through many years where we have developed numerous sophisticated SATCOM and connectivity solutions for the end users whom I’ve represented. I am excited to jump over the fence and become part of Satcom1, which, in my opinion, has always been in the technological and innovative forefront to serve the most demanding VVIP customers” – said Jackie Nikolajsen and continued - “Satcom1 is a strong and growing company with dedicated commitment to R&D activities and investments in order to continue development of high-end connectivity solutions to the market, which will suit any SATCOM platform, including latest Ka-Band JetConnex service based on the Inmarsat Global Xpress (GX) network. This is a journey that I really look forward to being a part of.”
Jackie Nikolajsen will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Mr. Henrik Zinck and will be located in Satcom1’s new headquarters in Vallensbæk, Denmark.
About Satcom1
Satcom1 has been developing innovative connectivity solutions for “office in the sky” services since 2003 based on extensive first-hand experience in satellite communications and aeronautical field support. Today, Satcom1 provides a complete cabin and cockpit airtime solution, software and consultancy to any size business jet, Head-of State, military, helicopters and VVIP aircraft worldwide and offers support in 11 languages. Headquarters based in Copenhagen (Denmark), R&D and Support Center located at Paris Le Bourget Airport, France; sales & consultancy offices in Dubai (UAE) and San Antonio, TX (USA).
