Advantech Wireless, a global leader in satellite broadband communications solutions, announced that Eduardo Alecci has joined the company as VP Sales LATAM for RF and Microwave Products.

Advantech Wireless, a global leader in satellite broadband communications solutions, announced that Carlos Xavier has joined the company in 2017 as Director of Advantech Wireless Do Brasil.

Xavier has more than 25 years of experience in Management, International Business Development and Sales in the areas of Communications and IT.  He has held executive positions in companies such as Gilat, Stefanini IT Solutions, and Telespazio – Telecom.

Telesat announced today that Don Brown, a satellite industry expert with a 20+ year record of innovation in the use of commercial satellites by major government customers around the world, has joined Telesat as General Manager, Government Services. He will be based in the company’s Washington, DC office.

Telesat announced today the appointment of Dolores Martos as Regional Vice President, Latin America and Caribbean Sales. Dolores is a highly regarded and experienced sales executive who has held senior positions in several leading satellite companies. Her expertise in both commercial and regulatory matters has facilitated the growth of satcom services across the Latin America region. Dolores will be based in Telesat’s Washington, DC office and report to Tom Eaton, Vice President, International Sales.

Satellite operator Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I) announced that José Manuel do Rosário Toscano will be joining the company to lead its efforts in International Government Affairs and Asset Management, effective September 4, 2017.  Mr. Toscano will join the Luxembourg global headquarters office.

Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a provider of managed remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that satellite industry veteran Toni Lee Rudnicki has joined the company in the newly created role of vice president of global marketing.

RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET) announces that Brendon Sullivan will join its executive management team as Chief Technology/Information Officer (CTO/CIO). Sullivan will support RigNet’s strategic initiatives, aligning the company's product architecture with business priorities, and will work to streamline business processes.

The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the appointment of Dawn Harms, Vice President of Business Development, Boeing Satellite Systems International, as its new Chairperson, and David Myers, President & CEO, DataPath, as President of its Board of Directors through March 2018.

Effective May 1, 2017, Bob Fickett will assume the role of chief executive officer of CPI International, Inc., which is the parent company of Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) and Communications & Power Industries Canada Inc. (CPI Canada).  Fickett has served as president and chief operating officer of CPI International since March 2002. He will retain his current roles at CPI, where he has served as president since March 2002 and as chairman of the board of managers since December 2015.

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announced that Mike Antonovich is joining Eutelsat Americas as Chief Executive Officer.