07:23 AM EST, 12/16/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Calian Group ( CLNFF ) said Monday that its subsidiary Calian US, a provider of global communication and connectivity products, added two industry veterans to its leadership team.

Calian US appointed Tony Rayner as COO and Paul Attner as senior vice president of U.S. government services.

Calian said Rayner has over two decades of experience as former COO and board member of Eutelsat America, a major commercial space supplier to the U.S. Defense Department.

Meanwhile, Attner has almost 30 years of experience in space and satellite communications. He most recently served as Eutelsat's senior vice president of sales.

"Every great company starts with a good team, which is why we've assembled one of the best in the business," said Leeana Smith-Ryland, president of Calian US. "In leveraging top talent and best-in-class technology, Calian US is poised to provide innovative and accessible communication solutions that empower our clients to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world."

Calian's share price fell 1.8% on Friday to $46.64 on the TSX.