GatesAir, a specialist in over-the-air broadcast solutions for TV and radio, has appointed Bryant Burke as vice president of operations.
Based in the company’s Quincy, Illinois manufacturing centre, Burke will drive company growth through a customer-first approach that strengthens global supply chains, accelerates product delivery and bolsters new product development. He will report to Rich Redmond, chief product officer at GatesAir.
Burke brings has significant experience of driving corporate transformations and global growth initiatives across the telecoms industry. During his 15-years at Movius Interactive Corporation, Burke implemented operational improvements in complex, vertically integrated manufacturing and service deliveries that cemented the company’s customer-first culture and reliable worldwide reputation.
“GatesAir has a very rich tradition of producing first-class products, and I am eager to reinforce and improve on those unique strengths to achieve future growth,” Burke said. “By ensuring a strong focus on process and standardisation, we will achieve the rapid product development and world-class services that our customers require to monetise their over-the-air broadcast businesses.”
Burke will further enhance GatesAir’s leadership in product delivery and development, incorporating lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives across operations including metal fabrication, assembly and test, material planning and control, value engineering and quality standards.
Burke holds a BSBA from Southern New Hampshire University, along with professional certifications in six sigma and supply chain management.
