People: Hughes Communications, Inc. (HUGH.O)

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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position
Kaul, Pradman 62 2006 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Barber, Grant 49 2006 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Gaske, T. Paul 55 2006 Executive Vice President
Morris, Adrian 54 2006 Executive Vice President
Pourmand, Bahram 62 2006 Executive Vice President
Manson, Dean 42 2007 Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary
Dutt, Deepak 64 2007 Vice President, Treasurer, Investor Relations Officer
McElroy, Thomas 53 2006 Chief Accounting Officer
Belmonte, Cleo 31 2007 Assistant Secretary
Africk, Andrew 42 2005 Director
Leddy, Jeffrey 53 2006 Director
Stone, Aaron 36 2005 Director
Weiner, Michael 56 2005 Director
Gabbard, O. Gene 68 2006 Director
Ruisi, Lawrence 61 2006 Director
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Biographies

Name Description
Kaul, Pradman Mr. Pradman P. Kaul has been Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and President as well as a member of Board of Directors of Hughes Communications, Inc. since February 2006, and has been HNS’ CEO and President since 2000. Mr. Kaul was appointed to, and has served as Chairman of, HNS’ Board of Managers since April 22, 2005. Previously, Mr. Kaul served as the Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Director of Engineering of HNS. Before joining HNS in 1973, Mr. Kaul worked at COMSAT Laboratories in Clarksburg, Maryland. Mr. Kaul received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The George Washington University and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds numerous patents and has published articles and papers on a variety of technical topics concerning satellite communications. Mr. Kaul is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and serves on the Board of Directors of Primus Telecom in the United States.
Barber, Grant Mr. Grant A. Barber is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Hughes Communications Inc. since February 2006 and has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of HNS since January 2006. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Barber served first as Controller and then Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Acterna, Inc., a global manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for the Telco and Cable markets located in Germantown, Maryland. From 1984 through 2002, Mr. Barber served in various senior financial positions with Nortel Networks in the United States, Canada, France and England. Mr. Barber received his Bachelor degree in Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a Canadian Chartered Accountant.
Gaske, T. Paul Mr. T. Paul Gaske is Executive Vice President of Hughes Communications Inc. since February 2006 and has also served as HNS’ Executive Vice President, North American division since 1999. Mr. Gaske joined HNS in 1977. Mr. Gaske has held a variety of engineering, marketing, and business management positions throughout his career. Mr. Gaske holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), a published author on satellite networking technologies and markets and the holder of numerous patents in satellite communications and broadband networking.
Morris, Adrian Mr. Adrian Morris has been Executive Vice President-Engineering of Hughes Communications Inc. and HNS since February 2006. Prior to that, Mr. Morris had been Senior Vice President of Engineering since 1996. His career began with HNS in 1982 as a hardware design engineer and he has held a variety of technical and management positions throughout his career. Mr. Morris received a Bachelor of Science degree from Trinity College Dublin and a Master of Science degree in Digital Techniques from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Prior to joining HNS, he worked for Ferranti Electronics and Electro Optics Division. Mr. Morris is a co-inventor for a number of patents in digital communications and has authored several published papers. He is also a member of the IEEE.
Pourmand, Bahram Mr. Bahram Pourmand is Executive Vice President-International Division of Hughes Communications Inc. since February 2006 and has also served as Executive Vice President, International Division of HNS since 1993. Mr. Pourmand joined HNS in 1979 and is currently responsible for all aspects of HNS’ international operations, including oversight of profit and loss, marketing, product development and strategic direction for HNS’ global activities. Prior to joining HNS, Mr. Pourmand was a director with Rockwell International in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Pourmand has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Southern Methodist University.
Manson, Dean Mr. Dean A. Manson has been Hughes Communications, Inc's and HNS’ Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since August 2007, prior to which he was Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since February 2006 and HNS’ Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since November 2004. Mr. Manson also serves as a director or officer for several of subsidiaries. Before joining HNS in June 2000 as Assistant Vice President, Legal, Mr. Manson was associated with the law firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. Mr. Manson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Princeton University and a Juris Doctorate degree from Columbia University School of Law.
Dutt, Deepak Mr. Deepak V. Dutt has been Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations officer of Hughes Communications, Inc. since March 2007. Mr. Dutt has served as Vice President and Treasurer of HNS since January 2001 and as Investor Relations Officer since February 2008. Mr. Dutt joined HNS in July 1993 and has held various positions in finance since then, including corporate planning, international finance, treasury and an international assignment as Chief Financial Officer of a subsidiary of the Company where he played a lead role in its start-up and in taking it public. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Dutt served in various positions in the U.S. and overseas at IBM Corporation in sales, marketing and finance. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from the University of Poona, India.
McElroy, Thomas Mr. Thomas J. McElroy has been Chief Accounting Officer of Hughes Communications Inc.,since February 2006. In August 2007, he was appointed Senior Vice President and Controller of HNS and is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting matters for HNS and its global consolidated operations. From June 2006 to September 2007, he was HNS’ Vice President and Controller. Prior to joining HNS in January 1988 as a Director of Finance, Mr. McElroy was a Senior Manager in the audit group for Price Waterhouse & Co. in Washington, DC from 1977 to 1988. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from St. Francis University.
Belmonte, Cleo Ms. Cleo V. Belmonte has been Assistant Secretary of Hughes Communications, Inc. since March 2007 and Senior Counsel, Securities of HNS since joining the Company in January 2007. Prior to joining HNS, from 2002 to 2006, Ms. Belmonte was an associate with the law firms of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP and Patton Boggs LLP where she practiced securities and general corporate law. Ms. Belmonte received Bachelor of Science degrees in Multinational Business Operations, Marketing and Business Management from Florida State University. Ms. Belmonte received a Juris Doctorate degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Africk, Andrew Mr. Andrew D. Africk has been a Director of Hughes Communications, Inc. since December 2005. Mr. Africk is a senior partner of Apollo Advisors, L.P., which, together with its affiliates, acts as managing general partner of the Apollo Investment Funds, a series of private securities investment funds, where he has worked since 1992. Mr. Africk also serves on the Board of Directors of Hughes Telematics and SOURCECORP, Incorporated. Mr. Africk serves as the chairman of Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee and also serves on HNS’ Board of Managers.
Leddy, Jeffrey Mr. Jeffrey A. Leddy has been a Director of Hughes Communications, Inc. since formation in June 2005. Mr. Leddy was President from formation in June 2005 until February 2006 and Chief Executive Officer from November 2005 until February 2006. Mr. Leddy is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Hughes Telematics. He previously served as SkyTerra’s Chief Executive Officer and President from April 2003 through December 2006, having served as its President and Chief Operating Officer since October 2002 and its Senior Vice President of Operations since June 2002. From September 1980 to December 2001, Mr. Leddy worked for EMS Technologies, most recently as a Vice President. Mr. Leddy also serves on the Board of Directors of Hughes Telematics and Hughes Systique Corporation and on the Board of Managers of HNS. Mr. Leddy served on Compensation Committee from August 6, 2008 to March 4, 2009.
Stone, Aaron Mr. Aaron J. Stone has been a Director of Hughes Communications, Inc. since December 2005. Mr. Stone is a senior partner of Apollo Advisors, L.P. which, together with its affiliates, acts as managing general partner of the Apollo Investment Funds, a series of private securities investment funds, where he has worked since 1997. Mr. Stone also serves on the Board of Directors of AMC Entertainment Inc. and Connections Academy, LLC, and on the Board of Managers of HNS. Mr. Stone serves on Compensation Committee and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.
Weiner, Michael Mr. Michael Weiner has been a Director of Hughes Communications, Inc. since December 2005. Mr. Weiner has been Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Ares Management since September 2006. Previously, Mr. Weiner was employed with Apollo Advisors, L.P. and Apollo Real Estate Advisors and served as general counsel of the Apollo organization from 1992 to September 2006. Prior to joining Apollo, Mr. Weiner was a partner in the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius specializing in securities law, public and private financings, and corporate and commercial transactions. Mr. Weiner serves on Audit Committee.
Gabbard, O. Gene Mr. O. Gene Gabbard has been a Director of Hughes Communications, Inc. since June 2006. He is a private investor who has more than 25 years of general management experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Mr. Gabbard is a member of the board of directors of COLT Telecom, SA, Luxembourg, a pan-European provider of business communications services. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of Knology, Inc., West Point, Georgia, Trillion Partners, Austin, Texas and NetCracker, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts. From August 1990 to January 1993, Mr. Gabbard was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MCI Communications Corporation. Mr. Gabbard serves on Audit Committee.
Ruisi, Lawrence Mr. Lawrence Ruisi serves as Director of Hughes Communications, Inc since June 2006. He is a private investor/consultant and also serves on the Board of Governors of Sound Shore Medical Center where he was Chairman from 2002 to 2006. Mr. Ruisi also serves on the boards of directors of Innkeepers USA, a privately held hotel real estate investment trust and Adaptec, Inc., a data storage provider to OEMs. Mr. Ruisi has over twenty years of experience in the entertainment industry during which he held various senior executive positions. He was Chief Executive Officer and President of Loews Cineplex Entertainment from 1998 to 2002, Executive Vice President of Sony Pictures Entertainment from 1991 to 1998, Senior Vice President of Columbia Pictures Entertainment from 1987 to 1990 and Senior Vice President Finance and Vice President and Controller of Tri-Star Pictures from 1983 to 1987. Mr. Ruisi started his career in public accounting and worked for Price Waterhouse & Co. from 1970 to 1983. Mr. Ruisi serves as the Chairman of Audit Committee.

Basic Compensation

Name Fiscal Year Total
Kaul, Pradman 1,876,990
Barber, Grant 853,263
Gaske, T. Paul 985,646
Morris, Adrian 806,089
Pourmand, Bahram 918,788
Manson, Dean --
Dutt, Deepak --
McElroy, Thomas 483,146
Belmonte, Cleo --
Africk, Andrew --
Leddy, Jeffrey 670,000
Stone, Aaron --
Weiner, Michael --
Gabbard, O. Gene --
Ruisi, Lawrence --
As Of 30 Dec 2008

Options Compensation

Name Options Value
Kaul, Pradman 0 0
Barber, Grant 20,000 532,000
Gaske, T. Paul 0 0
Morris, Adrian 0 0
Pourmand, Bahram 0 0
Manson, Dean 0 0
Dutt, Deepak 0 0
McElroy, Thomas 0 0
Belmonte, Cleo 0 0
Africk, Andrew 0 0
Leddy, Jeffrey 300,000 10,140,750
Stone, Aaron 0 0
Weiner, Michael 0 0
Gabbard, O. Gene 0 0
Ruisi, Lawrence 0 0

Insider Trading

Name Shares Traded Price
GABBARD O GENE 15,000 $0.00
STONE AARON J 15,000 $0.00
WEINER MICHAEL D 15,000 $0.00
RUISI LAWRENCE J 15,000 $0.00
LEDDY JEFFREY A 15,000 $0.00
AFRICK ANDREW D 15,000 $0.00
RUISI LAWRENCE J 10,000 $14.25
MANSON DEAN A 5,641 $46.64
MCELROY THOMAS J 1,215 $41.39
MANSON DEAN A 1,817 $41.39
MCELROY THOMAS J 3,526 $46.64
BARBER GRANT 22,000 $50.00
GASKE PAUL 31,655 $0.00
LEDDY JEFFREY A 65,000 $50.00
MORRIS ADRIAN 24,000 $50.00
KAUL PRADMAN P 73,063 $0.00
BARBER GRANT 17,111 $0.00
POURMAND BAHRAM 24,000 $50.00
MORRIS ADRIAN 24,126 $0.00
GASKE PAUL 31,600 $50.00
POURMAND BAHRAM 24,126 $0.00
KAUL PRADMAN P 73,000 $50.00
KAUL PRADMAN P 5,031 $48.20
POURMAND BAHRAM 4,649 $48.20
MORRIS ADRIAN 4,649 $48.20
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