Datasat
Phil Emmel, Managing Director
Founder and owner of Datasat Communications, Phil developed the company from a projects-based operation into an internationally acclaimed global VSAT network operator. Phil started his technical working life providing services to the London Stock Exchange.
Bill Power, Operations Director
Bill joined forces with Phil in 1990 and has been influential and instrumental in the decisions made to build the business. Bill is an integral member of the Project Team, and has visited almost every location in our 150+ site worldwide network.
Bernie Branfield, General Manager
Bernie joined Datasat as Technical Manager in 2003 before becoming General Manager in 2006. He has designed and managed the build and operation of both international and domestic VSAT networks. Prior to Datasat, Bernie was General Manager, Network Operations with Kingston Communications, Chief Engineer with TLI Satellite Services and Senior Engineer with BBC Transmission.
John Elsbury FCCA, Finance Director
Together with his wife Paula, John set up his own accounting practice, Elsburys, in 1990. Datasat became an early client and as the Company grew John adopted the role of in-house professional advisor before his official appointment as a Director in 2001. He has played an important part in 17 years of Datasat growth.
Roger Mandeville, Project Manager
Roger has over 35 years’ experience in electro-mechanical engineering environments, including 17 years in the telecommunications industry. His depth of knowledge has ensured the successful and cost effective roll out of major worldwide networks for government agencies and commercial organisations.
Terry Power, HR & Administration Manager
Terry has been with Datasat since its registration in 1987. Originally responsible for the project management and rollout of worldwide VSAT networks, she is now in control of budgets and first-line accounting and manages the implementation of staff policies and procedures.
Scott Mumford, Sales Support Engineer
As Datasat’s Sales Support Engineer Scott brings with him 10 years of satellite systems experience. He started his career with Global Access, before joining Loral Cyberstar and Kingston Communications. He has an in depth knowledge of both satellite and broadcast data communications.
Frank Overton, Teleport Manager
With over 25 years experience in operating and maintaining both Military and Commercial satellite communications systems, Frank now manages our Brookmans Park Teleport and distant terminals within the FCO Embassy Network.”
Chris Stevens, Chief Engineer
Chris has used the first hand knowledge and experience gained as a worldwide communications engineer to ensure the most successful installation, service and maintenance programmes for our customers.
Founder and owner of Datasat Communications, Phil developed the company from a projects-based operation into an internationally acclaimed global VSAT network operator. Phil started his technical working life providing services to the London Stock Exchange.
“Working at Datasat is like being on a roller coaster – lots of ups and downs but always good fun”
Bill Power, Operations Director
Bill joined forces with Phil in 1990 and has been influential and instrumental in the decisions made to build the business. Bill is an integral member of the Project Team, and has visited almost every location in our 150+ site worldwide network.
“QPR has St. Jude – Datasat has me … look it up”
Bernie Branfield, General Manager
Bernie joined Datasat as Technical Manager in 2003 before becoming General Manager in 2006. He has designed and managed the build and operation of both international and domestic VSAT networks. Prior to Datasat, Bernie was General Manager, Network Operations with Kingston Communications, Chief Engineer with TLI Satellite Services and Senior Engineer with BBC Transmission.
“I can’t afford to spend all my time either at home, cycling or sailing, but Datasat is the best alternative”
John Elsbury FCCA, Finance Director
Together with his wife Paula, John set up his own accounting practice, Elsburys, in 1990. Datasat became an early client and as the Company grew John adopted the role of in-house professional advisor before his official appointment as a Director in 2001. He has played an important part in 17 years of Datasat growth.
“All people aspire to work in a dynamic environment – at Datasat we all have that opportunity”
Roger Mandeville, Project Manager
Roger has over 35 years’ experience in electro-mechanical engineering environments, including 17 years in the telecommunications industry. His depth of knowledge has ensured the successful and cost effective roll out of major worldwide networks for government agencies and commercial organisations.
"Working at Datasat is like being part of a large family – without all the emotional trauma and expense."
Terry Power, HR & Administration Manager
Terry has been with Datasat since its registration in 1987. Originally responsible for the project management and rollout of worldwide VSAT networks, she is now in control of budgets and first-line accounting and manages the implementation of staff policies and procedures.
“20 years - I would have got less for murder”
Scott Mumford, Sales Support Engineer
As Datasat’s Sales Support Engineer Scott brings with him 10 years of satellite systems experience. He started his career with Global Access, before joining Loral Cyberstar and Kingston Communications. He has an in depth knowledge of both satellite and broadcast data communications.
“Datasat is an interesting and dynamic place to work – every day brings new and exciting challenges”
Frank Overton, Teleport Manager
With over 25 years experience in operating and maintaining both Military and Commercial satellite communications systems, Frank now manages our Brookmans Park Teleport and distant terminals within the FCO Embassy Network.”
“I hope the Company will support me if anybody attending our Annual Golf Event suffers with Post-Joke Traumatic Stress”
Chris Stevens, Chief Engineer
Chris has used the first hand knowledge and experience gained as a worldwide communications engineer to ensure the most successful installation, service and maintenance programmes for our customers.
“The friendly, close knit team at Datasat makes it a great place to work”