ATLANTA, April 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CiG Wireless Corp. (OTCBB:CIGW) is pleased to announce that Mr. Grant Barber has been appointed to the company's Board of Directors, effective April 19, 2013.
Mr. Barber will serve as a member of the Board's Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating Committee.
Mr. Barber is currently the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Hughes Communications, Inc. positions he has held since February 2006.
Before joining Hughes, Mr. Barber was executive vice president and CFO of Acterna, Inc., a global manufacturer of telecommunications test and measurement equipment for the telecom and cable markets.
Previously, Mr. Barber had an 18-year career with Nortel Networks in various financial management positions including vice president of finance, Global Performance Management.
"Grant will be a tremendous addition to our Board, bringing both his deep understanding of the telecom industry and his Chief Financial Officer experience to the table," said Paul McGinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of CiG Wireless. "Grant is a respected industry leader with an outstanding track record of accomplishments. We are truly excited to be working closely with him as we pursue our Company vision."
"I am very pleased to join the CiG team," said Mr. Barber. "I look forward to contributing to the continued growth and success of the Company."
About CiG Wireless Corp.
CiG Wireless Corp. (www.cigwireless.com) is a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. The primary focus of the Company is leasing antenna space on its multi-tenant towers and rooftops to a variety of wireless service providers under long-term lease contracts. The Company's shares are traded publicly in the US on the OTC Bulletin Board (CIGW) and on the Entry Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol (6CW).
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