SAN FRANCISCO, CA and
VANCOUVER, Nov. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Maxar
Technologies Ltd. ("Maxar" or the "Company", formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd.),
(NYSE and TSX: MAXR), a leading global provider of advanced space
technology solutions for commercial and government markets,
announced the appointment of Jason
Gursky to serve as the company's Vice President of Investor
Relations.
Gursky was most recently the senior U.S. aerospace and defense
analyst with Citigroup, where he was named a top stock picker and
top earnings estimator in the space by Thompson Reuters in recent
years. Previously he has covered technology supply chains for
JPMorgan and held various management roles in the
telecommunications sector. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley, an MA
in International Relations from The Johns
Hopkins University and a BA in International Relations from
UC Davis.
"Jason Gursky brings strong
credibility with the financial community and a wealth of aerospace
and defense industry knowledge to the Maxar organization," said
William McCombe, Maxar Chief
Financial Officer. "Jason's knowledge and expertise will be a key
asset for Maxar in communicating our industry leadership position
and strategy to the financial community and other
stakeholders."
Gursky will be based in Maxar's headquarters office in
San Francisco. Marissa Poratto, Maxar's Director of Investor
Relations, will report to Gursky in his new role.
About Maxar
Maxar Technologies (formerly MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates) is a
leading global provider of advanced space technology solutions for
commercial and government markets including satellites, Earth
imagery, geospatial data and analytics. As a trusted partner, Maxar
Technologies provides unmatched end-to-end advanced systems
capabilities and integrated solutions expertise to help our
customers anticipate and address their most complex mission
critical challenges with confidence. With more than 6,500 employees
in over 20 locations, the Maxar Technologies portfolio of
commercial space brands includes: SSL, MDA, DigitalGlobe, and
Radiant Solutions. Every day millions of people rely on Maxar
Technologies to communicate, share information and data, and
deliver insights that empower a better world. Maxar trades on the
Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange as MAXR. For
more information visit www.maxar.com.
CONTACT:
Marissa Poratto | Maxar Investor
Relations | 1-604-331-2044 | marissa.poratto@maxar.com
Nancy Coleman | Maxar Media
Contact | 1-303-684-1674 | nancy.coleman@maxar.com
SOURCE Maxar Technologies Ltd.