Announcement of Non-Executive Chairman wef 1/1/15

Announcement of Non-Executive Chairman wef 1 January 2015

Inmarsat plc, (ISAT.L), the leading provider of global mobile satellite communications services, today announces that Andrew Sukawaty, currently Executive Chairman of the Company, will become the Company's non-executive Chairman as from 1st January, 2015. 

 John Rennocks, Deputy Chairman and Senior Independent Director commented: "The Board is delighted that Andy will remain with the Company and become our non-executive Chairman. We believe it is of substantial benefit to our shareholders and our business that we will continue to benefit from Andy's extensive experience and knowledge."

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