MDA today announced the appointment of Chris Pogue to serve as President of the newly created division, MDA Government. In addition, MDA has announced an organizational shift to better align with the market and customers’ needs.

John H. Booher has joined the Silicon Valley office of Sheppard Mullin as a partner in the firm's Corporate Practice Group and Space and Satellite Team. 

Intelsa announced that Juan Pablo Cofino has joined the company as Regional Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean.  Cofino will be responsible for the development and implementation of Intelsat’s sales and regional go-to-market strategies for the company’s broadband, mobility, media and government customers operating in Latin America and the Caribbean.He will be based in Intelsat’s Coral Gables office in Florida and report directly to Kurt Riegelman, Intelsat’s Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Communications. 
  

RUAG Space announced that Mike Morningstar will assume the role of President and Country Manager of RUAG Space USA. Starting today, Morningstar will be responsible for the operations of all RUAG Space USA sites, and will represent the organization as it expands its presence in the U.S.

DataPath announced today the appointment of Dr. Sherin Kamal as the company’s new President and CEO. He will officially assume the position June 11. Kamal is an international business executive with extensive experience in driving revenue and profitable growth.

KVH Industries has announced that Mark Guthrie has been named KVH’s vice president for the Asia-Pacific region.Mr. Guthrie will oversee all KVH activities in this area, which is of vital importance in the mobile connectivity market. Mobile tech innovator KVH provides connectivity solutions for the maritime market, including global mini-VSAT Broadbandsm services used by thousands of vessels worldwide.

Satellite manufacturer SSL today announced two executives have joined the SSL leadership team to develop growth opportunities for the company’s innovative spacecraft systems and expand the company’s focus on small satellites and Earth observation. Adam Marks is assuming the role of Chief Strategy Officer, and Mark Sarojak will serve as Vice President of Commercial Earth Observation.

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat – SEHK: 1135)announced the promotions of two senior executives to lead the company’s two key technical teams. Fred Ho, Director of Technical Operations, has been promoted to Vice President, Technical Operations while Fred Vong, Director of Engineering, has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering.

Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning Non Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on addressing global connectivity challenges with a view to closing the Digital Divide and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is delighted to announce the appointment of David Hartshorn as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2018.

Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications announced having finalised the staffing of its teams in charge of broadband activities with the appointment of Jean-Claude Tshipama, who will be heading Broadband in Africa to promote satellite broadband connectivity in Africa.