ST Engineering iDirect today announced the appointment of Sridhar Kuppanna as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Don Claussen. Kuppanna previously served as Chief Technology Officer, where he led the development of the company’s technology roadmap and product strategy, including advances in cloud‑native, multi‑orbit connectivity, AI‑driven network automation and 5G NTN according to the company.

Jerry Ngo has joined the AvL Technologies as its new Director of International Sales and Strategy. Jerry brings over 20 years of experience in international sales, business development, and strategic market expansion across the satellite communications, telecom, defense, maritime, and energy sectors.

Seasoned telecommunications and satellite professionals Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev started together Orbital Connect in 2020. In a relatively short time, they built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributors of leading global hardware manufacturers and are now offering ground segment and connectivity services, among others. 

The World Teleport Association today named Jessy Asmar, Satellite Factory Director, Orange Wholesale, as the 2026 Teleport Executive of the Year in recognition of her strategic leadership and operational excellence in advancing satellite-enabled connectivity. 

Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company announced today the appointment of Kwon Park as senior director of manufacturing operations. Park will report to the company’s operations leadership team and oversee manufacturing execution, production scalability, and operational performance across Terran Orbital’s manufacturing organization.

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a global leader in premium end-to-end broadcasting and teleport services, has announced the appointment of Massimo Vimini as Senior Vice President, Digital Innovation and Monetization.

Eutelsat Network Solutions announced the appointment of retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Jim Slife to its Board of Directors and the election of Jill Singer as Chair of the Board. Eutelsat Network Solutions is a wholly owned, independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat.

The Global Invacom Group has appointed Craig Bowley as Chief Commercial Officer to drive forward the company’s ambitious plans for growth.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the members of the 2026 Class of the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame: Steve Hart, Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer Emeritus, Viasat; Candace Johnson, Serial Space Entrepreneur and Investor, Chair Advisory Board and Partner, Seraphim Space; Randy S. Segal, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP; and Ryan Stevenson, Chief Scientist, Kymeta. The inductees will be formally honored during SSPI’s Night of Excellence in Washington, DC.

Ovzon today announced the appointment of Martin Eriksson as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) effective immediately. He will also be a member of Ovzon’s Group Management.