Former BSkyB CEO Tony Ball has joined AirTies as the company’s new chairman. Philippe Alcaras will continue to serve as CEO.
Ball led BSkyB between 1999 and 2003, before joining Kabel Deutschland as chairman.
Airties has also announced it is moving its corporate headquarters Paris in order to support its global expansion plans.
The announcements come as part of the completion of the company’s acquisition by Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. (“Providence”), a private equity firm that specialises in growth-oriented investments in media, communications, education and technology.
“Airties is renowned for delivering among the best managed Wi-Fi solutions that enable exceptional end-user experiences to many of the most respected broadband service providers around the world,” said Tony Ball.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside Philippe, and his team, to expand upon that success and explore new business opportunities. Millions of homes rely upon Airties to stay connected, productive, and entertained, and it’s exciting to believe we are still in the early stages of market penetration and global adoption.”
