Former Bell Canada International Executive Chief Operating Officer

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Former Bell Canada International Executive Chief Operating Officer Joins OmniGlobe’ Board of Directors


September 26, 2008 - Press Dispensary - Montreal, QC, Canada, September 23, 2008 – OmniGlobe Networks, Inc. ( http://www.omniglobe.com ), the privately held telecommunications company specialising in the global delivery of cellular, broadband internet and VoIP services, today announces the appointment of Robert Bouchard to its board of directors. Mr Bouchard was elected non executive director in August 2008.

Jason Neale, CEO, comments: "With a career spanning nearly 30 years with Bell Canada and BCI, Robert (Bouchard) brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to our company, having held numerous managerial and executive positions in operations, customer services, and capital and expense portfolio management within the largest telecommunications company in Canada. He has in-depth industry, business and operational knowledge and will undoubtedly play a key role in OmniGlobe’s growth in Canadian and international markets. He is a valuable addition to our board."

Robert Bouchard said: "OmniGlobe is one of the most promising telecommunications companies in Canada. I am impressed with the team’s motivation, dedication and ingenuity in creating new services for the remote markets globally. I look forward to contributing to the company's continuing success."

As executive vice-president and CEO of Bell Canada International Inc., Robert Bouchard was responsible for the operational performance of BCI’s worldwide investments and overall corporate performance. He was instrumental in growing the cellular user base in South Korea (with Hansol PCS) and Taiwan (with KGT Telecom), from zero users to 2.5 million subscribers in two years. Robert enjoyed similar successes in Colombia, Brazil and Mexico and successfully negotiated the sale of BCI’s shares in Telecom Americas to America Movil, one of the largest corporations in Latin America.

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About Robert Bouchard
Robert Bouchard’s illustrious career started in 1976, when he joined Bell Canada and held a number of line and staff managerial positions in outside plant engineering, construction and contract administration, focusing on Bell’s operations in Canada.

In 1984, he joined Bell Canada International, Inc. (BCI), a subsidiary of the Bell Canada group of companies whose principal activity is to own, develop and operate advanced communication systems. As chief engineering advisor in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia, his responsibilities included designing and building over two million lines for the Telephone Expansion Plan (TEP) of Saudi Telecom.

Returning to Canada three years later, Robert Bouchard was appointed assistant vice-president, budget and results, with overall responsibility for the capital and expenses portfolio of Bell Canada Quebec Region. He then advanced to the role of general manager, installation and repair and customer services. During his time as general manager, he was given responsibility for supervising over 700 people, and for overseeing over 1.5 million customers in the Montreal area.

From January 1993 until July 2000, Robert Bouchard was vice-president of operations support at BCI, successfully managing major international telecommunications ventures in Asia - especially with China Unicom in Shandong province; South America with the Axtel Group in Mexico; and in Brazil with Telecom Americas - before being appointed executive vice-president & chief operating officer (COO) with overall responsibility for the business strategy and operational performance of the company’s worldwide investments, as well as corporate performance.

Robert Bouchard’s advisory roles include senior consultant to the president of SR Telecom, a WiMAX equipment provider located in Montreal, Quebec, and he is also presently a director of Montreal’s Airport, which oversees the management of Montreal’s two international airports, Trudeau and Mirabel.

Mr Bouchard holds a degree in Applied Sciences with advanced training as a Business Executive in Finance, from Duke University, N.C., USA and Executive Development, from the Centre for Management, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

About OmniGlobe Networks
Founded in 2004 and based in Montreal, Quebec, OmniGlobe Networks, Inc. is a global telecommunications company that provides reliable and affordable cellular, wireless broadband internet and VoIP services to geographic regions around the world where terrestrial telecommunications are unavailable, unreliable or simply too expensive. Combining the most advanced wireless, satellite and cellular technologies with its own proprietary network management and bandwidth optimisation techniques, OmniGlobe’s product set enables ISPs and local operators to offer fast, reliable broadband internet services to consumers and business customers. In partnership, OmniGlobe provides the R&D, network design, equipment, installation, and 24/7 monitoring; while local operators handle service agreements, first line customer support and billing. For more information, contact the company at 6600 Trans-Canada Highway, Suite 750, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H9R-4S2, tel: + 1-514-693-8949, email: or visit the company website at http://www.omniglobe.com

For further information, please contact:
Elsa Lebey, marketing specialist, Omniglobe Networks EMEA
Tel: +1-514-693-8949 ext. 203
Email:
Site: www.omniglobenet.com

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OmniGlobe Networks EMEA

Elsa Lebey, marketing specialist
Tel: +1-514-693-8949 ext. 203
Email:
Site: www.omniglobenet.com

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