8-KLeadership Changes

Globalstar, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Feb 25, 2013)

Filed February 25, 2013For Securities:GSAT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Globalstar, Inc. reports on a key executive appointment. Effective January 1, 2013, Rebecca S. Clary was appointed as the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. Ms. Clary's promotion reflects her prior experience within the company, having joined in September 2010 and most recently serving as Corporate Controller. Her background includes a tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, a major accounting firm, and she is a Certified Public Accountant. This appointment is significant as it fills a critical financial leadership role. Investors should note that Ms. Clary has no disclosed conflicts of interest, such as family relationships with existing directors or officers, or prior transactions with the company, which suggests a clean transition into this important position. The report is signed by James Monroe III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Highlights

  • 1Rebecca S. Clary appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller, effective January 1, 2013.
  • 2Ms. Clary has been with Globalstar since September 2010, previously serving as Corporate Controller.
  • 3Her professional background includes prior experience as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
  • 4Ms. Clary is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • 5There are no disclosed family relationships between Ms. Clary and any Globalstar directors or executive officers.
  • 6Ms. Clary has not been involved in any direct or indirect transactions with the Company.
  • 7The filing is dated February 25, 2013, and signed by CEO James Monroe III.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to report the appointment of Rebecca S. Clary as the new Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Globalstar, Inc.

Rebecca S. Clary has a strong accounting background. She joined Globalstar in September 2010, served as Corporate Controller, and prior to that, worked as a manager in the Audit & Assurance Services practice at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP from 2002 to 2010. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

According to the filing, there are no disclosed potential conflicts of interest. Ms. Clary does not have any family relationship with any director or executive officer of Globalstar, nor has she been directly or indirectly involved in any transactions with the Company.

Ms. Clary's appointment as Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller became effective on January 1, 2013.