Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) has named Tom Eaton president of its global communications services business, Harris CapRock Communications.
He most recently served as Harris CapRock’s global operations officer and was the head of Harris’ government division when annual revenue tripled between 2008 and 2011.
Eaton previously led the strategic growth of the important terrestrial program DISN Access Transport Services Contract and managed the acquisition of Core180’s terrestrial infrastructure which now serves as the foundation of Harris CapRocks’ global terrestrial network.
“Tom has a remarkable track record in positioning businesses for their next phase of growth, ” said Dan Pearson, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Harris. “In just three years, Tom grew Harris CapRock’s government division from virtually a no-name brand in the marketplace to holding a significant position in defense communications. He did this by focusing on customer requirements and moving from vendor status to a partner invested in customers’ mission success.”
Before joining Harris, Eaton was president of G2 Satellite Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of PanAmSat, where he was responsible for developing innovative communications solutions for the U.S. and international government markets. He was also executive vice president of PanAmSat’s global sales and marketing.
Under Eaton, Harris CapRock will continue to focus on serving customers with extreme and remote communication requirements across the energy, government and maritime markets.
