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Executive Spotlight Interview with Richard K. Hlomador Founder and Chief Network Architect, K-NET

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 15, 2023--At IBC 2023 held in Amsterdam, Satellite Executive Briefing caught up with Richard K. Hlomador is the Founder and Chief Network Architect of K-NET, a full-service, state-of-the-art teleport based in Ghana, West Africa. He founded the company in 1996 as a computer hardware systems and accessories company and grew it into one of the leading teleports serving Africa and beyond.  The company currently provides among others, satellite broadcasting, content distribution,  Internet of Things (IoT), HNO and VNO services as Solar as a Service.   Excerpts of the interview follows:

 

Chris Emerson Appointed as Chairman of ALL.SPACE

Chris-Emerson-953x1024.jpgReading, UK, September 11, 2023 - ALL.SPACE  announced the appointment of Chris Emerson, a respected former aerospace executive, as Chairman of the Board. Emerson's rich leadership experience, proven in his previous senior executive roles at Airbus, as well as his current engagement in the space industry, will be key in guiding ALL.SPACE as it moves its fifth generation 'smart terminal' into initial production, set for release in Q4 2023.

 

Imagine Communications Names Frank Deo as Chief Technology Officer, Ad Tech

Denver, Colo., September 5, 2023 - Imagine Communications has appointed seasoned media industry executive Frank Deo to the position of chief technology officer of its ad tech business. In this role, Deo will leverage his proven track record and unique insights into emerging technologies to drive the product development, operations and long-term technology strategy for Imagine’s market-leading ad tech portfolio.

 

 

USEI Announces New Leadership Positions for Paul Kaminski, Mike Antonovich and John Stopher

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Brewster, Wash., September 5, 2023 --US Electrodynamics, Inc. (USEI), announced that it is enhancing its senior leadership to build on this recent growth and address the emerging needs of the traditional and "New Space" satellite opportunities – in both the defense and commercial markets.

 

 

 

Interview with Ralf Mayr, Founder and CEO-RF Design

Lorsch, Germany, September 1, 2023--At the RF Design facility and headquarters in Lorsch, Germany, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Founder and CEO Ralf Mayr who presented their different RF interfacility links product lines and his vision for the company going forward.

 

AVIA Names Clare Bloomfield as its new Chief Policy Officer

Singapore,, August 1, 2023–The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) has appointed Clare Bloomfield as its new Chief Policy Officer (CPO), with immediate effect.

 

 

SDA Appoints Erika Rossetto and Lorenzo Arona as Directors

Ballasalla, Isle of Man,  August 1, 2023 – The Space Data Association has appointed Erika Rossetto of Embratel StarOne and Lorenzo Arona of Avanti Communications as Standard Member Directors.

 

 

Rivada Appoints VP Sales for Asia Pacific

Munich, July 27, 2023 -- Rivada Space Networks GmbH has appointed satellite industry veteran Donald Chew to lead commercial activities for the company in the Asia Pacific region.  Donald will be based in Singapore.

Telestream names Alex Keighley as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead next phase of Global Growth

Nevada City, California, July 26 2023 – Telestream®, the global leader in workflow automation, media processing, and video quality, today announces the appointment of Alex Keighley as Chief Revenue Officer. Reporting to Telestream CEO, Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, Keighley will lead Telestream’s global sales teams and play a pivotal role as the organization looks to scale and execute its strategic roadmap.