TORONTO – Former Palm executive Michael Moskowitz has been hired as the Canadian Satellite Radio’s new president and CEO, effective January 1, 2008.
Chairman (and former CEO) John Bitove will continue his leadership role with the new title of executive chairman of Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings, the parent company of XM Canada.
"After an extensive search, we felt Michael was the best fit due to his outstanding leadership in the Canadian communications technology industry. He has a strong background in management, particularly operations, marketing, sales, distribution and finance. Michael is perfect for XM Canada today,” said Bitove in a statement.
Moskowitz is former president, Americas International of Palm, Inc., which encompasses Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to Palm, he worked at several leading global consumer electronics product companies. Michael was a Top 40 Under 40 award recipient in 2004 and holds an honours degree from York University and an MBA from Dalhousie University.
"I am really excited to join Canada’s number one satellite radio company at a key stage in its development," said Moskowitz. "I look forward to working with the team to achieve our goal of having one million subscribers in 2010."
XM Canada also announced today that Donald McKenzie, who has served as acting President and COO since June, will return to his position as XM Canada’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
