Ø    Financial analysis and planning

Project analysis • pricing • budgeting & forecasts • capital budgeting • software • etc.

Ø    Due Diligence

Assessment of financial & market positions for acquisition of 2 satellite systems:  • Mexican satellite system • US satellite system

Ø    International wideband transmissions - business opportunity assessment

Demand profiles by major global region: economic, regulatory, linguistic, geographical, regulatory factors • long term volume projections • content availability • key demand trends • strategic expansion opportunities

Ø    Regional Sports & Regional News - business opportunity assessment

Assessment of emerging entertainment segments • review of historical basis • market demand • product positioning/channel lineup • assess key players • content availability • service forecast • economics • system/channel constraint issues • business projections

Ø    Fiber Optics - technology, threat assessment

Technology assessment & forecast • media differentiation issues • demand issues • economics • fiber implementation forecast • forecast of effect on transmission media mix • long term business trends • strategic response

Ø     Asia/Pacific marketing & operations

Development of comprehensive marketing & operations proposal, in conjunction with an overall satellite sale proposal, aimed at new Asia/Pacific satellite operator.

Ø     Indian market

Collaboration with Indian (subcontinent) programmers & video rights owners to secure commitments for direct-to-home venture • identification of sources for high powered Russian satellite as service delivery platform • negotiation for satellite purchase & launch

Ø     Pakistani market

Assessment of business opportunity for satellite operations from Near-East location • evaluation of alternate coverage options • analysis of regional regulatory issues • exploratory discussions with regional businesses  • identification of prospective partners

Ø     Latin American market

Reviewed business opportunities in light of newly relaxed regulatory regime • assessment of regional market opportunity • discussions with prospective JV partners • resulted in partial equity position in Brazilian satellite operator

        Profiles of Key Projects ....

Ø     Wireless data service

Project leader, business development • conceptualize & promote new satellite-based data service • business model & service structure • definition of target markets • business plan • negotiate transmission agreements • review equipment vendors • oversight of technical platform development • initial sales calls

Ø     Global satellite data service

International business development • marketing analysis by global region • design of distribution channel approach & comprehensive international plan • identification of distribution prospects in Europe & Latin America • concluded distribution agreement for European region with division of Alcatel

Ø     Global satellite system & data service

Business development • identify emerging platform as new business opportunity • market study • entry strategy • business planning • technical evaluation • review & selection of licensed systems for acquisition • regulatory issues • distribution plan • initial sales contacts

Ø     PrimeStar Partners - direct-to-home video service

Financial management function for launch of major entertainment business • financial analyses • marketing studies • vendor reviews • partnership planning & contacts • selection of programmers • technical reviews & assessments

Ø     Sale of satellite & operating services

Financial responsibility for $100M+ satellite sale to Alascom • analysis of strategic impact of alternate approaches • formulation of pricing