Remote communications industry veteran brings global experience to a rapidly-evolving market
HOUSTON, TX (January 3, 2023) — Infrastructure Networks, Inc. (“iNet”), a leading remote communications and IoT solutions provider to critical infrastructure industries, announced today that Øyvind Folge has joined iNet as vice president – VSAT Program Management. Based in Stavanger, Norway, Folge will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of iNet’s satellite offerings, including Starlink, and their integration with iNet’s Private LTE network and other advanced connectivity offerings and IoT solutions. He will also be working closely with senior leadership to develop business plans for expansion of the business into new geographies and market segments.
“I am delighted to welcome Øyvind to the executive team,” said Mark B. Slaughter, iNet’s chief executive officer.
“His extensive industry experience will deepen the capabilities of the management team as we pursue new avenues
of growth with our customers.”
“I am looking forward to working with the iNet team”, said Folge, adding “iNet is extremely well-positioned with its end-to-end field connectivity expertise and a growing portfolio of IoT solutions to continue on a high-growth path.”
Folge brings to iNet over twenty years of work experience within information technology, project management,
product management and general management in the telecommunications and oil and gas industries. Most recently, he served as region vice president – Europe and Africa Sales for Viasat Energy Services. Folge has a Master of Science in Naval Architecture from the Norwegian University of Technology and Science.