Start will work with the global government market outside of the United States, directing all sales, marketing and delivery of services for government customers. He also will be responsible for customer-driven product and service innovation, determining both wholesale and retail strategies, and driving the distribution of Inmarsat services to such government customers.

   Start previously served as president of international RF communications at Harris Corp., as well as managing director and vice president of BAE Systems Platform Solutions. He also was director of the military space business unit at Astrium where he was instrumental in the creation of its Paradigm service business.