VirTra Appoints Grant Barber to Advisory Board
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) announced the appointment of Grant A. Barber to its Advisory Board on November 4, 2025. Barber brings more than 35 years of international financial and operational leadership across technology, telecommunications, and industrial technology markets.
His background includes serving as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hughes Communications, leading that company’s transformation into a public company and overseeing regulatory reporting, public filings, investor engagement, and multinational governance. Barber also held senior roles at Acterna and nearly two decades at Nortel Networks.
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) ha annunciato la nomina di Grant A. Barber nel suo Consiglio Consultivo il 4 novembre 2025. Barber porta con sé oltre 35 anni di leadership finanziaria e operativa internazionale nei mercati della tecnologia, delle telecomunicazioni e della tecnologia industriale.
Il suo background include il ruolo di Vicepresidente Esecutivo e Direttore Finanziario presso Hughes Communications, guidando la trasformazione dell’azienda in una società quotata in borsa e supervisionando la rendicontazione regolamentare, i documenti pubblici, l engagement degli investitori e la governance multinazionale. Barber ha ricoperto anche ruoli di rilievo presso Acterna e quasi due decenni in Nortel Networks.
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) anunció el nombramiento de Grant A. Barber en su Junta Consultiva el 4 de noviembre de 2025. Barber aporta más de 35 años de liderazgo financiero y operativo internacional en los mercados de tecnología, telecomunicaciones y tecnología industrial.
Su experiencia incluye haber sido Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Director Financiero en Hughes Communications, liderando la transformación de esa empresa hacia una empresa cotizada en bolsa y supervisando informes regulatorios, presentaciones públicas, relación con inversores y gobernanza multinacional. Barber también ocupó puestos de alto nivel en Acterna y casi dos décadas en Nortel Networks.
VirTra (나스닥: VTSI)는 2025년 11월 4일 자로 자문위원회에 Grant A. Barber를 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Barber는 기술, 통신 및 산업 기술 시장 전반에 걸친 국제적 재무 및 운영 리더십을 35년 이상 보유하고 있습니다.
그의 경력에는 Hughes Communications에서 최고경영부사장 겸 최고재무책임자로 재직하며 그 회사를 공기업으로의 전환을 주도하고 규제 보고, 공개 서류, 투자자 참여 및 다국적 거버넌스를 감독한 것이 포함됩니다. Barber는 또한 Acterna에서 고위직을 맡았고 Nortel Networks에서 거의 20년간 일했습니다.
VirTra (Nasdaq : VTSI) a annoncé la nomination de Grant A. Barber au sein de son Conseil consultatif le 4 novembre 2025. Barber apporte plus de 35 ans d’expérience internationale en leadership financier et opérationnel dans les marchés de la technologie, des télécommunications et de la technologie industrielle.
Son parcours inclut le poste de vice-président exécutif et directeur financier chez Hughes Communications, où il a mené la transformation de l’entreprise en une société cotée en bourse et supervisé le reporting réglementaire, les documents publics, l’engagement des investisseurs et la gouvernance multinationale. Barber a également occupé des postes de direction chez Acterna et près de deux décennies chez Nortel Networks.
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) hat am 4. November 2025 die Ernennung von Grant A. Barber in seinen Beirat angekündigt. Barber bringt mehr als 35 Jahre internationale Finanz- und Betriebsführung in den Bereichen Technologie, Telekommunikation und Industrie-Technologiemärkte mit.
Sein Hintergrund umfasst die Tätigkeit als Executive Vice President und Chief Financial Officer bei Hughes Communications, die Transformation des Unternehmens in eine börsennotierte Gesellschaft zu leiten und die Berichterstattung gemäß Regulierung, öffentliche Einreichungen, Investor Relations und multinationale Governance zu überwachen. Barber bekleidete zudem senior Positionen bei Acterna und fast zwei Jahrzehnte bei Nortel Networks.
VirTra (نازداك: VTSI) أعلن عن تعيين Grant A. Barber في مجلسه الاستشاري في 4 نوفمبر 2025. يجلب باربر أكثر من 35 عامًا من القيادة المالية والتشغيلية الدولية عبر أسواق التكنولوجيا والاتصالات والتكنولوجيا الصناعية.
يشمل خلفه العمل كمسؤول تنفيذي أول ونائب رئيس مالي في Hughes Communications، حيث قاد تحويل الشركة إلى كيان مدرج في البورصة وأشرف على التقارير التنظيمية، والوثائق العامة، وتفاعل المستثمرين، والحوكمة متعددة الجنسيات. كما شغل باربر مناصب عليا في Acterna وقضى ما يقرب من عقدين في Nortel Networks.
- Appointed Grant Barber with 35+ years of global finance experience
- Barber led a public listing transformation at Hughes Communications
- Adds expertise in regulatory reporting and multinational governance
- None.
CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) (“VirTra” or the “Company”), a global provider of judgmental use-of-force training simulators and firearms training systems, today announced the appointment of Grant A. Barber to its Advisory Board. Barber brings more than 35 years of international financial and operational leadership across technology, telecommunications, and industrial technology markets.
Barber previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hughes Communications, a global leader in satellite-based broadband and managed network services. During his tenure, he helped lead the company’s transformation into a public company, overseeing regulatory reporting, public company filings, investor engagement, and multinational governance requirements. He also supported major strategic initiatives that strengthened operational performance and global market reach.
Before Hughes, Barber held senior leadership roles at Acterna Inc., where he led a rapid operational turnaround that restored performance. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly two decades at Nortel Networks, overseeing multi-billion-dollar regional and global finance operations across North America and Europe.
“Grant’s background in global finance, strategic planning, and public company governance makes him an exceptional addition to our Advisory Board,” said John Givens, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra. “He brings extensive experience strengthening organizations at scale, and his perspective will help support our long-term growth objectives as we continue expanding our presence globally.”
“I am honored to join VirTra’s Advisory Board and contribute to the Company’s mission,” said Grant Barber. “VirTra’s innovative training technology has real-world impact, and the Company has a clear pathway for broader market adoption. I look forward to contributing my financial expertise to help VirTra reach its potential.”
Barber holds an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University. He has served on several boards, including CIG Wireless Corp. (CIGW), Cloudbolt Software, Inc., and Hughes Systique, LLC.
About VirTra
VirTra (Nasdaq: VTSI) provides judgmental use-of-force training simulators and firearms training systems that prepare law enforcement, military, and security professionals for real-world encounters. Used worldwide, VirTra’s immersive simulators and patented technology help improve decision-making, enhance safety, and save lives through effective, realistic training.
For more information, visit www.VirTra.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Alec Wilson and Greg Bradbury
Gateway Group, Inc.
VTSI@gateway-grp.com
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