Viasat Announces Appointments of Bill LaPlante and Michael Paull to Its Board of Directors

Core Insights - Viasat, Inc. has appointed Dr. William "Bill" LaPlante and Michael Paull to its Board of Directors, effective immediately, enhancing the board's expertise in defense and digital streaming sectors [1][2] Group 1: Board Appointments - Dr. LaPlante brings extensive experience in defense and national security, having served as the former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, where he was responsible for acquisition, logistics, and security assistance, particularly focusing on Ukraine [2][3] - Michael Paull has over 20 years of experience in consumer product development and media, currently serving as CEO of RBmedia and previously leading Disney's direct-to-consumer initiatives, including the launches of ESPN+ and Disney+ [3] Group 2: Board Changes - James "Jim" Bridenstine has resigned from the Viasat Board, effective immediately, after contributing significantly to the board's governance and finance committees [4] - The company expressed gratitude for Bridenstine's contributions and plans to engage his services through his firm, The Artemis Group, in the future [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Viasat is a global communications company focused on connecting consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries, with a mission to develop a comprehensive global communications network [5] - The company completed its acquisition of Inmarsat in May 2023, combining resources to enhance its global communications capabilities [5]