My Work History

General Manager

AMI Connect  –  Contract

Established in 2010, AMI Connect is known for its high level of customer service, and competitive range of Satcom hardware and airtime products, serving customers in the commercial marine, shipping and resource sectors.

Henrik Jacobsen joins AMI Connect with over thirty years of experience in satellite communications and marine electronics, having worked with Australasia’s major agencies in the field.

CEO - Managing Director

31south Pty Ltd.
Claremont, Western Australia
Jan 2010 – Present

31south Pty Ltd is a multi-agency business managing various products and is also a consultancy business for both Satellite Communication and Marine Electronics projects. I currently work in 31south Pty Ltd as the CEO / Managing Director.

On a day to day I manage various contracts such as AMI Connect, Skyreach Consultancy, Vinorage Wine Cellars, and general projects creation and advice.

I maintain a record of accomplishment of innovation and solution delivery.

A few key achievements in this tenure include:

  • Developed agency agreements with overseas manufacturer and service providers.
  • Successfully negotiated key account agreements with Telcos and Satellite communications integrators.
  • Oversaw day to day operation, quotations, delivery, and invoicing services.
  • Provide exceptional consultancy services to industry and opening new markets.
  • Commenced projects within Australia and Asia from conception to completion.

Managing Director -
Vice President Asia Pacific

Network Innovations AsiaPac Pty Ltd (NI)
Floreat, Australia
Apr. 2015 – May 2017

I was employed by Network Innovations to establish an office and presence in Australia as well as setup distribution with key partners in Asia Pacific. During the first year, three companies were identified and purchased and integrated into the Network Innovations AsiaPac business during 2016.

One of these acquisitions provided NI with an established office in NSW providing services ranged from L-Band to VSAT which provided a substantial customer base to work with and support.

During the first year of operation in Australia contracts were established with most of the main broadcasters establishing a foothold on the Media market. Partners were identified and established in Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore to name a few.

Owner - Managing Director

Applied Satellite Technology Australia Pty Ltd
Osborne Park, Western Australia
Apr. 2002 – Sep. 2014

In 2002, I joined Applied Satellite Technology Australia Pty Ltd as a Managing Director, and I introduced and managed organisation’s total offerings to worldwide arena of global satellite communications.

I explored markets of Asia Pacific with a robust product and value-added services portfolio and 35 member team.

A few key achievements in this tenure include:

  • Increased revenue streams by exploring and integrating managed solutions, value-added services, in-house airtime billing, and activation provisioning into AST’s portfolio.
  • Set-up sales and support offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Jakarta, and Singapore to support business expansion.
  • Increased business value by focusing on technology and embedding it into all aspects of business processes.
  • Recognised for building and maintaining a reputable mobile Satellite Communications business in Australia generating a $17M turnover.

Previous
1987 - 1994

  • Electronics Engineer