Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Semir Hassanaly, Head of Cellular Backhaul and Trunking, ST Engineering iDirect.  Semir explained how satellites are able to provide cellular backhaul services, market trends in the satellite cellular backhaul space and how their company is positioned to meet the demands of the market. 

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with David Gelerman, Founder and CEO of Spacebridge who traces his humble beginnings as an immigrant  from the former Soviet Union to Canada where he build a number of companies in his over 40 years in the satellite industry.

Astroscale UK today announced the appointment of Sharon Parker-Lines as UK Operations Director effective 1eptember 1, 2020. Parker-Lines joins Astroscale with more than 20 years of experience in operations, specialising in human resources, finance, production, commercial, and strategic planning.

Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, appoints Jaz Wray to Sales Director covering Western USA and Canada. He brings more than 20 years combined experience in broadcast, media & entertainment and wireless telecom industries. Based in Southern California, Wray will manage existing clients as well as lead new business activities in his region. 

Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), aprovider of mission critical electronic solutions, announces the appointment of Mike Kahn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2020. Kahn takes over from Shawn Black, who is leaving the business to pursue other opportunities.

The RUAG International Board of Directors has appointed André Wall as the new CEO. The 55 year old engineer  is currently CTO of the Spanish airline Iberia and will take over the management of RUAG International by 1 January 2021 at the latest. CFO Urs Kiener will continue to lead the company until the new CEO takes over.

Redwire announced today the hiring of Al Tadros as its Chief Growth Officer and Executive Vice President of Space Infrastructure, effective August 24. Tadros will lead Redwire’s long-term growth strategy and business development activities, positioning the company for accelerated growth and market expansion. He will report to Redwire Chief Operating Officer Andrew Rush.

Kevin Fitzgerald has been apponited as new Sales Manager for the UK of the UK branch of systems integrator Broadcast Solutions. In his new position, Fitzgerald will be responsible for developing the sales and distribution of products and turnkey solutions.

Maxar Technologies today announced it has hired space industry veteran Jim McClelland to lead its newly established Mission Architecture function. In this leadership position reporting to Maxar CTO Dr. Walter Scott, McClelland will have a role that spans Maxar’s Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence businesses to bring the full breadth of the company’s capabilities to bear for its customers.

Isotropic Systems  today announced it has appointed antenna development veteran and former Phasor CTO John-Paul (JP) Szczepanik as Senior Vice President of Engineering to spearhead the engineering development of the company’s multi-beam terminal leading to commercial launch in government, aero, maritime and telco markets.