Quadsat, UAV-based antenna testing and RF measurement solutions provider, has appointed Klaus Aude to the position of CCO (Chief Commercial Officer). 

Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev, both highly experienced telecomunications and satellite professionals,  are Co-Founders of Orbital Connect. They are instrumentally involved in the company’s executive team. Krasimir is Director of Business Development while Bobby is Director of Sales. In a relatively short time, they built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributor of global leading hardware manufacturers. Satellite Executive Briefing Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador caught up with Krasimir and Bobby at their company’s Los Angeles, California head office and discussed their company’s capabilities in the goverment and military markets. Excerpts of the interview with Krasimir and Bobby follows:

Let’s face it: it’s a cringy time. People are either unhinged or overwhelmed by life in every part of the world globe.  Climate change, vaccine denial, mistrust of government and even the next door neighbor.  The lack of privacy and the Portal in college football have brought the wrecking ball our lives.  I even read that 25% of young adults believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to replace real-life romantic relationships!

River Advisers has appointed Alexis Martin as CEO, effective February 1, 2025.  Formerly the Chief Consulting Officer of River Advisers, Martin brings over twenty years’ experience in supporting regulatory, policy, and spectrum matters across the satellite industry to the role. As part of this transition, former CEO Katherine Gizinski will continue to serve on the River Group Board.

The small/medium satellite launch vehicle market reveals a significant rise in demand for smaller satellites, driving the development of more versatile and cost-effective launch vehicles, increased adoption of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, growing focus on reusability, and new entrants entering the market with innovative launch solutions.

Ovzon today announced the appointment of André Löfgren as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1, 2025. He will also be a member of Group Management. Ovzon’ s interim CFO Viktor Bremer continues within the company as Group Finance Manager.

Terran Orbital, a manufacturer of satellite solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the appointment of Richard Ullman as Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Operations (F&BO).

Telesat Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), today announced Wayne Sullens as Senior Director of U.S. Government Programs. In this role, Mr. Sullens will provide in-depth technical guidance to U.S. and Allied government agencies interested in leveraging the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that 2025 Teleport Executive of the Year Award wil go to Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite at Telstra International. They also announced the finalists for its 2025 Teleport Awards for Excellence. From this group of finalists, WTA will name the winners at the 30th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon, hosted by Network Innovations Advanced Networks, neXat and Calian, on March 11 during the SATELLITE conference in Washington, DC.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that the Comtech Board of Directors has appointed David B. Kagan as an independent director to the Board, effective February 13, 2025.