A leading global provider of mobile asset management and fleet management solutions using GPS tracking, Blue Sky Network, announced Carlton van Putten as its new Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Bringing over a decade of experience in launching and strengthening business, product and service strategy for both start-ups and multi-national corporations, emphasizing a focus in new media and multi-platform communication, van Putten will be promoting Blue Sky Network's worldwide fleet tracking solutions and services.

van Putten, by specializing in refining businesses and leveraging the web, will improve the business process and customer relationships, and develop new company offerings. Additionally, he will be responsible for raising awareness about Blue Sky Networks satellite-based global linking, monitoring and two-way communication solutions.

van Putten, prior to joining Blue Sky Network, held senior management positions such as Chief Operating Officer of Maredy Corporation, President of Rivus Internet Group and Vice President of Marketing at Stream International and Focus Enhancements. He held marketing and sales positions, earlier in his career, at top-tier companies such as Apple Computer, where he helped develop and execute business strategies to sharpen product focus and capitalize on emerging market trends.

President, founder and CEO of Blue Sky Network, Jon Gilbert, said: “Carlton's executive leadership and management experience is instrumental in advancing Blue Sky Network presence in the market”. “We are excited to welcome him to the team and look forward to continued and mutual success with him onboard.”

Carlton Van Putten said: “I am very pleased to join Blue Sky Network, a company with noted strength in the aviation industry and solid growth in the competitive land- and marine-based markets”. “I intend to build upon our current successes here at Blue Sky Network for even greater business development.”