Newsat high flyer dangerously close to burning his boats

By Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Lucy Battersby
Updated February 28 2015 - 4:13pm, first published 12:15am
NewSat directors Chuck Ellis (left) and Adrian Ballintine.
NewSat directors Chuck Ellis (left) and Adrian Ballintine.
Adrian Ballintine, left, with Kahina Koucha on a business trip. Photo: Instagram
Adrian Ballintine, left, with Kahina Koucha on a business trip. Photo: Instagram
In the past two financial years, NewSAt has spent almost $1 million on travel. Photo: Instagram
In the past two financial years, NewSAt has spent almost $1 million on travel. Photo: Instagram

Even in the top echelons of the business world, where multi-million dollar deals are part of the daily routine, Melbourne chief executive Adrian Ballintine's talent for raising money stood out.