David Helfgott is president and chief executive officer of DataPath. From November 2006 to December 2007, he served as DataPath’s president and chief operating officer with responsibility for helping to create the company’s strategic direction and implement its operational programs. Mr. Helfgott is also a member of DataPath’s board of directors. As a 20-year industry veteran, he has extensive experience in satellite, broadband, telecommunications and government networking services. Prior to joining DataPath, Mr. Helfgott served five years as president and CEO of Americom Government Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES Global, S.A., that serves the U.S. government in the areas of civilian and defense broadband communications. During his tenure, he was responsible for setting the organization’s long-term business vision, expanding its product line, establishing its brand in the marketplace and running its overall operations. His success included expanding market share and revenues by a 35 percent compound annual growth rate. Prior to this role, Mr. Helfgott served SES Americom, Inc. as senior vice president of marketing where he led the team responsible for domestic and international marketing strategy, programs and processes. From 1985 to 2000, Mr. Helfgott held senior management positions in sales, marketing and business development for companies such as Bell Atlantic Internet Solutions, eFusion, and MCI Telecommunications.
