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Stratos Announces Newly Elected Directors
BETHESDA, MD (May 25, 2006) - Stratos Global Corporation (TSX: SGB), a leading global provider of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions, today announced that Sir Robert Walmsley and Mr. Michael Bayer were elected as new members of the Corporation's Board of Directors at its annual general meeting held May 11, 2006.
Sir Robert Walmsley was Chief of Defence Procurement at the UK Ministry of Defence ("MoD") from 1996 until his retirement from public service in 2003. Prior to his MoD appointment, Sir Robert was a career officer in the Royal Navy, where he rose to the rank of Vice Admiral in 1994 and served for two years as Controller of the Navy. Sir Robert is also currently on the Board of Directors of British Energy Group plc., Cohort plc, EDO Corporation and General Dynamics Corporation.
Mr. Michael Bayer acts as a consultant for strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, specializing in the energy and national security sectors. Mr. Bayer is a Member of the U.S. Department of Defense Science Board, the Chief of Naval Operations Executive Panel, the U.S. European Command Senior Advisory Group and Sandia National Laboratory National Security Panel. Mr. Bayer has also acted as Vice Chairman of the U.S. Department of Defense's Business Board, Chair of the U.S. Army Science Board and Chairman of the Secretary of the Air Force Advisory Group. Mr. Bayer is also currently on the Board of Directors of CACI International Inc. and Duratek Inc.
"Both Robert and Michael bring a wealth of government and defense experience to the Stratos Board" said Chuck Bissegger, chairman of Stratos' Board of Directors. "Their experience in these sectors and their exceptional leadership skills will be valuable assets for the Stratos Board."
About Stratos
Stratos Global Corporation (www.stratosglobal.com) is a publicly traded company (TSX: SGB) and the leading global provider of a wide range of advanced mobile and fixed-site remote communications solutions for users operating beyond the reach of traditional networks. With its owned-and-operated infrastructure and extensive portfolio of industry-leading satellite and microwave technologies (including Inmarsat, Iridium, Globalstar, MSAT, VSAT, and others), Stratos serves the voice and high-speed data connectivity requirements of a diverse array of markets, including government, military, energy, industrial, maritime, aeronautical, enterprise, media and recreational users throughout the world.
For additional information :
Carla Riggs
Director, Corporate Communications
+1 709 748 4857
carla.riggs@stratosglobal.com