Hibernia Atlantic was established by CVC – Columbia Ventures Corporation – to acquire the Trans Atlantic cable network system that was originally constructed by 360Networks in 2001 at a cost then in excess of $900M.
The acquisition cost of this enormous operational asset was just $17.2m. This comparatively very low capital investment has enabled Hibernia Atlantic to provide the most advanced Trans Atlantic communication services at exceptionally low cost to their customers. This economic breakthrough has enabled companies to totally re think their corporate connectivity strategies across the Atlantic.
|
 |
 |
Mr. Thorvardarson is also CEO of CVC Iceland Holding,
Ltd. Before joining CVC/Hibernia Atlantic, Mr. Thorvardarson
was CEO of the investment fund Talenta, Senior Account Manager
for the Icelandic Investment Bank and VP of Software Development
for Tecnival, Iceland. Mr. Thorvardarson has an M.Sc. degree in Finance
from London Business School, a MBA from Institut Superieur de
Gestion in Paris and a M.Sc. in Engineering from the University
of Wisconsin-Madison.
Click here to view Bjarni Thorvardarson's Video Business Card. |
| |
 |
 |
As a communications industry veteran with over 15 years experience, Eric is a successful, results-oriented professional with a proven track record of achievement in sales and sales management across a wide variety of corporate, carrier and wholesale customers. His broad knowledge of the international and domestic wholesale telecommunications industry is widely recognized across the globe. Eric was an Executive Director of Global Sales and Channel Management at Tyco Telecommunications since early 2000 where he held senior roles in sales and business development
Prior to working with Tyco Telecom, Eric was with MCI Telecommunications in lower Manhattan’s Financial District where he was Branch Director. Eric managed sales units within MCI selling International Private Lines and Domestic infrastructure since the early 1990’s. Located at the heart of Wall Street, his teams sold to carriers and high-end multinational corporations worldwide.
Click here to view Eric Gutshall's Video Business Card.
Click here to email Eric Gutshall. |
| |
 |
 |
Robert McMann joined Hibernia Atlantic in January 2007 and currently serves as the Vice President of US Business Development. Prior to Hibernia Atlantic, Mr. McMann was the Director of Operations at KeySpan Communications, a regional competitive access provider. He was responsible for the specification, design, procurement, installation, operation, and maintenance of all Fiber Optic Network Equipment including SONET/SDH multiplexors and DWDM systems. Additionally, Mr. McMann was very active in the business development and strategic planning efforts, and led the development of strategic, vertical markets including Finance, Research and Education.
Prior to joining KeySpan Communications, Mr. McMann was the supervisor of wireless communications for KeySpan Energy. He was responsible for all VHF, UHF, ISM Band, Microwave, and Satellite systems for the various operating divisions on a 24x7x365 basis. Mr. McMann also held lead engineering positions in the Distribution, Automation and Electrical Engineering Departments.
Mr. McMann received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the New York Institute of Technology in 1989, and a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic University in 1990. He also completed a Masters degree in Telecommunications from Stony Brook University in 1998. He has been a member of the IEEE since 1987.
Click here to view Robert McMann's Video Business Card. |
|
 |
 |
Mike Saunders joined Hibernia Atlantic from Level (3) as the VP of Business Development on April 2, 2008. Mike began his career in 1977 with Cable & Wireless in various roles including Satellite Policy and Planning and Satellite Operations. In 1986 he transferred to the Mercury business unit where he was responsible for Submarine Cable Planning for their international submarine, cable network capacity and was involved in the very first deployment of digital subsea cables throughout the late eighties and into the early/mid nineties. Mike spent time in the area of Product Development of Data Services with Mercury before moving to Nynex Cable Communications in Voice Product Development before returning back to C&W for further subsea cable deployment in the Asia/Pacific rim.
In September of 1998, Mr. Saunders joined Level (3) as their Director of Business Development. Upon his arrival, Mike significantly impacted the build-out of Level (3)’s European and Asian Network(s). Since then, he has led product management for their subsea service portfolio as well as managed their substantial transatlantic assets. |
| |
|
 |
Mr. Bullock has been part of the Hibernia Cable story since its build phase, as far back as 2001. He has risen through the company to his present position and has an intimate knowledge of every aspect of the system, from the cable station physical infrastructure to the submarine cable systems. He is expert in Nortel, Opera, Sycamore, Tycom and a host of other OSS's, as well as being the design architect of our in-house IT systems.
Derek studied for the NDEC Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, National Distance Education Centre, Dublin City University and also holds a host of Cisco and Nortel Accreditations.
Click here to view Derek Bullock's Video Business Card. |
| |
 |
 |
Ms. Mc Kenna joined the Finance Department of Hibernia Atlantic in March 2003 with in excess of seven years experience at FC level. Ms. Mc Kenna has worked with multinationals such as PepsiCo and Donnelly Mirrors and spent two years as Financial Controller with Nevada Tele.com, a startup B2B telco in the Irish marketplace, offering network, voice and data services immediately prior to joining Hibernia Atlantic
Over the course of her career to date, Ms. Mc Kenna has amassed a wide range of general management skills at senior management level.
In March 2006, in response to Hibernia's continued rapid growth, she founded the HR Department and also the Regulatory Affairs Division. She is responsible for the selection and recruitment of staff worldwide as well as for Regulatory Compliance.
Ms. Mc Kenna is a Fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (FCCA).
Click here to view Fiona McKenna's Video Business Card. |
| |
|
