Intelsat announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Jacques Kerrest, plans to retire. Intelsat said he will continue in his role through the spring until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition of duties.

Avanti Communications Group announced today the appointment of sales and customer services executive, Libby Barr, as Chief Operating Officer, Customer. Barr will also sit on Avanti’s Executive Committee, effective immediately.

In a newly created role, Barr will report to Group CEO, Kyle Whitehill, and will be responsible for managing the execution of Avanti’s end-to-end customer relationship. She will oversee global Sales, Wholesale, Product Management, Marketing and Commercial.

RigNet announced today the appointment of retired Adm. James Arden “Jamie” Barnett, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Government Services.

Satellite Markets and Research spoke with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager of STN, a full service teleport located in Slovenia.

Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), aprovider of remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that Sebastien Lehnherr is joining the company as Chief Operating Officer.  Lehnherr previously held numerous operational leadership roles at Schlumberger, the world’s leading oilfield services company. 

Benedikt Breuer will strengthen the AXING Group from February 1, 2019, by joining AXING AG and DEV Systemtechnik GmbH as "International Key Account Manager HFC Networks." This was announced by the two companies who said Breuer’s is activities will comprise technical sales with a focus on global support for cable operators, municipal utilities and system partners.

SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of John Mulroe as Business Development Manager, North America.

The international satellite industry has confirmed executives to serve on the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) Board of Directors to lead the association as it continues to build greater awareness and use of the applications, services, and technological advantages provided by satellite-based solutions.

NovelSat, a world leader in satellite transmission technology, today announced that Gary Drutin has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of NovelSat and as a member of the Board of Directors of the company. The Board has accepted the request by Itzik Wulkan to be released from his position as CEO, a role he has held since co-founding NovelSat 11 years ago. Wulkan will continue to serve the company as its President, focusing on strategic Business Development and as an observer of the Board of Directors.

Founder and Executive Chairman of OneWeb, Greg Wyler, has been named SSPI UK Space & Satellite Personality of the Year. The Board of SSPI UK Chapter voted Mr. Wyler winner of this annual award for his contribution to the UK space and satellite sector and his recognition of the UK as an important space hub, selecting London as a base for his business. The Board also recognizes the work that Mr. Wyler’s OneWeb project is doing to enable broadband access for all.