Asia-Pacific - Executive Moves
USSI Global, a turnkey provider of customized network, broadcast and digital signage systems and services worldwide, has promoted Dan Roberts to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. His promotion follows five years as Vice President of Accounting and Finance, a period over which USSI Global revenues doubled with the help of his vision and leadership. Roberts will continue to report to CEO David Christiano, with his focus shifting from daily financial operations to executive management and strategic growth initiatives.
Forsway, a Swedish provider of innovative, cost-efficient solutions and equipment for enabling satellite broadband connectivity in underserved regions, today announced that Board member Bengt Jonsson has been appointed as the technology company’s Chairman. Bengt joined the Forsway Board of Directors in January 2021, and takes over from Mats Andersson, who served as Chairman from May 2014 – May 2023. Andersson continues to support Forsway as a member of the Board.
SES announces today that Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be stepping down at the end of June 2023 to pursue other professional and personal endeavours. The search for a successor is underway and Ruy Pinto, currently Chief Technology Officer of SES, will assume the role of CEO until a permanent successor is announced.
Quantum Space, a leader in enabling space transportation and infrastructure in geostationary orbit (GEO) and cislunar space, today announced industry veteran and current Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Wisnosky, has been named president and CEO of the company.
At Satellite Asia 2023 held in Singapore, Satellite Executive Briefing caught up with mobile operator Thuraya's Vice-President for Asia, Phoebe Wang, who expounded on Thuraya's presence in the Asia-Pacific market and the latest developments on their company. Excerpts of the interview follows:
Zvi Golod (1943-2023), a leading luminary in the realm of satellite communications, embarked on a transformative journey that spanned tumultuous decades and reshaped the landscape of modern communications technology. Educated amid the backdrop of the vibrant 60s, Zvi's indomitable spirit led him to pursue a path of innovation and discovery that has left an indelible mark in the telecommunications industry.
On the heels of several major announcements including its new US facility, its partnership with Brklyn Media and its AWS cloud video headend for a major European telco, Globecast is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean-Christophe Perier as Chief Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
Corporate communications and branding media veteran Gregory Ho has been appointed Senior Advisor with the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA).
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Today, Zero Density, a leader in real-time graphics and virtual studio products, announced the appointment of three new senior leaders to support the company's global growth and deliver enhanced customer-focused solutions. The new hires are CPO Amir Hochfeld, CCSO Raul Alba and CMO Ralf van Vegten, who are joining the company effective immediately in newly created C-suite positions.
