Intelsat closes deal for Gogo Commercial Aviation

John Wade will remain president of Gogo Commercial Aviation, now a division of Intelsat. In this role, he will manage all aspects of the business, including product, sales, account management, quality and service delivery. Wade has more than 30 years of experience in the aviation industry; he joined Gogo in 2008, serving as Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Gogo's Business Aviation division before assuming his current position.

Bruno Fromont has been named Intelsat's Chief Technology Officer. He will lead spectrum strategy, asset planning, product development and innovation. Fromont previously served as Intelsat's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Planning, following vice president roles leading yield management, solutions development and asset management. Fromont has been a member of the Intelsat team for 20 years.

Jon Cobin has been named Intelsat's Chief Strategy Officer, leading the company's corporate strategy and business development efforts. Cobin joins Intelsat from Gogo, where he served most recently as Chief Strategy Officer. Previously he held leadership positions within Gogo's Commercial Aviation business, including Chief Commercial Officer. Cobin had been with Gogo for 11 years.