Gary Parsons

Gary Parsons is the chairman of the board for Sirius XM Radio. Mr. Parsons was formerly on the board of WorldSpace. Gary M. Parsons has served as XM Satellite Radio Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 1997. He served as CEO until the recruitment of Hugh Panero. Previously, Mr. Parsons was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Motient Corporation from March 1998 to May 2002. Mr. Parsons joined Motient in July 1996 and also served as its C... more

Gary Parsons is the chairman of the board for Sirius XM Radio. Mr. Parsons was formerly on the board of WorldSpace. Gary M. Parsons has served as XM Satellite Radio Chairman of the Board of Directors since May 1997. He served as CEO until the recruitment of Hugh Panero. Previously, Mr. Parsons was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Motient Corporation from March 1998 to May 2002. Mr. Parsons joined Motient in July 1996 and also served as its Chief Executive Officer and President. He serves on the board of Sorrento Networks Corporation and is Chairman and was previously Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Satellite Ventures L.P. Previously, Mr. Parsons was with MCI Communications Corporation where he served in a variety of roles from 1990 to 1996. (XM Satellite Radio). He has two sons, Gary "Mike" Michael Parsons Jr. and Kenneth James Parsons. Also a long serving pupil of Calderside Academy. less