XVionics Appoints New Chief Executive Officer; Gennaro Colabatistto to Pilot Global Avionics...

WASHINGTON -- XVionics, the only global technology company with extensive experience in providing end-to-end software solutions for complex resource management in intense military aviation environments, announced today that Gennaro Colabatistto has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer.

"Colabatistto brings a wealth of expertise to his new role as CEO of XVionics. His combined experience in the military and in the corporate world will prove a key asset in continuing to grow the company," said XVionics Board Member, General Alexander M. Haig. "I look forward to working with Colabatistto as XVionics builds out its state-of-the-art real-time decision support solutions for military, government and commercial organizations operating in complex, intense and chaotic environments."

Prior to joining XVionics, Mr. Colabatistto held leadership roles at several technology companies. He served as President of Space Imaging Solutions; as President and CEO of Spot Image Corporation; and as a Vice President at Veridian/Pacific-Sierra Research Corporation. From 1982 to 1991 Mr. Colabatistto served in the United States Marine Corps. His tours include service as an Infantry Officer and as a C4I Systems Officer. He also served as the principal advisor for intelligence information systems, and acted as the service representative for space-based reconnaissance during Desert Storm. Mr. Colabatistto received a BS in aerospace engineering and a MS in systems management from the University of Southern California, and a MS in electrical engineering from George Washington University.

"I am very excited to join the XVionics team. The company is in a unique position to expand the boundaries of avionics," said Mr. Colabatistto. "I look forward to working with the board to grow the company as we continue to deliver world-class solutions that help improve the safety, operation and efficiency of air forces around the globe."

About XVionics

XVionics is the only global technology company with extensive experience in providing end-to-end software solutions for complex resource management in intense military aviation environments. The company has leveraged its proprietary technology and the unparalleled expertise of wing and squadron commanders running combat and peace time sorties, to develop the XV-OMS, a field-proven command and control software solution that helps squadrons actively manage all air, ground and personnel resources. The XV-OMS dramatically improves the efficiency, cost savings and safety of air force squadrons around the world. Leading Air Forces look to XVionics to help them master the networked battlefield.