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Interview with Jorg Rockstroh, Director of Business Development, WORK Microwave

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 20, 2022--At the IBC 2022 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jorg Rockstroh, Director of Business Development, WORK Microwave on the new Virtual Ground Stations product.

 

 

ABS Appoints Amit Somani as New CEO

Hong Kong, September 9, 2022--Satellite operator ABS, announced today that Amit Somani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume duties starting on October 10, 2022. Somani brings over 25 years of experience as an operational and strategic leader in the information and communications technology space, with valuable experience as a senior executive in the satellite communications sector.

 

Anokiwave Names Ian Gresham as Chief Systems Architect

Boston, Mass., September 6, 2022--Anokiwave, Inc., a provider of highly integrated IC and Active Antenna based solutions for millimeter-wave (mmW) markets, today announced the latest addition to its executive leadership team with the appointment of Ian Gresham to the position of Chief Systems Architect. Gresham will report directly to Chief Executive Officer, Robert Donahue.

Key Appointments at Eutelsat

Paris, France, September 5, 2022 – Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the appointment of Laurence Delpy as General Manager of the Video Business Unit and Cyril Dujardin as General Manager of the Connectivity Business Unit. These two appointments are at the core of Eutelsat’s telecom pivot, which will be further strengthened by the combination of Eutelsat and OneWeb announced in July.

Women in Space Engagement

by Elisabeth Tweedie

Los Angeles, September 5, 2022--You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to recognize that the space and satellite industries are predominantly a male enclave.  According to data from the United Nations, “the number of women employed in the international space industry represents just 20-22% of the workforce, roughly the same proportion as 30 years ago.”  The difference is, that now women are becoming more visible.  30 years ago, when I joined Hughes, industry conference rooms were a sea of dark suits, alleviated by the odd splash of color, from the few women in the industry that were senior or important enough to attend conferences.  Things have changed. 

Rami Moussawi, Senior Product Manager ST Engineering iDirect

Herndon, Va., August 18, 2022--To shed light on the role that satellite technology plays in the broadcast markets, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Rami Moussawi, Senior Product Manager ST Engineering iDirect

OneWeb Appoints Kevin Steen as New CEO

Houston, Tex.,September 1, 2022--OneWeb Technologies Inc.,today announced it is naming Kevin Steen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Steen is succeeding former CEO, Bob Roe, who announced his retirement earlier this summer.

 

 

OneWeb Technologies Appoints Kevin Steen as New CEO

Houston, Tex., September 1, 2022 - OneWeb Technologies Inc., the premier provider of innovative and secure commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) application solutions, today announced it is naming Kevin Steen as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Steen is succeeding former CEO, Bob Roe, who announced his retirement earlier this summer.

Satellite MarketCast Videos and Podcasts

View video interviews and audio podcasts with key satellite industry executives as well as videos of various satellite facilities worldwide.  Click here to view the videos and listen to the podcasts.

 

 

Interview with Jean Michel Rouylou, Head of Enterprise Market, ST Engineering iDirect

Herndon, Va., August 18, 2022--To shed light on the role that satellite technology plays in the energy markets, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jean Michel Rouylou,  Head of Enterprise Market,  ST Engineering iDirect.