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At the NAB 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Satellite Markets and Research interviewed key executives including Thomas van den Driessche, CEO-Newtec; Mike Antonovich, CEO-Eutelsat Americas; Jonathan Crawford, CEO-The Spaceconnection; Deepak Mathur, EVP-Global Sales, SES Video and a Demo of SES' OTT and Event Management products.  To view the videos, click on the aformentioned executive's name. 

Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019 — Via Satellite announced Matt Desch, CEO of Iridium, as the winner of the prestigious 2018 Satellite Executive of the Year Award, and Intellian’s v240MT Tri-band Antenna System as the winner of the inaugural 2018 Satellite Technology of the Year Award today at Satellite 2019 conference and exhibition.

New York, NY, April 29, 2019 — The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Guido Neumann, CEO, CETel as the 2019 Teleport Executive of the Year. Neumann will accept the award at the 2019 Teleport Awards Luncheon, on May 7th during the SATELLITE 2019 conference in Washington, DC.

Washington DC, April 29, 2019 — The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) has announced the appointment of Thomas Van den Driessche, CEO of Newtec, as president of its board of directors through March 2020.

London, UK, April 24, 2019 — Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, has appointed Barrie Woolston as senior vice president of the company's Media and Broadcast team. In his new role at Speedcast, Woolston will help broadcasters and media companies navigate the complexities of global content distribution and the emerging trend toward IP and cloud-based services using the company's scalable global infrastructure that consists of satellite, fiber and cellular networks.

Bodmin, Cornwall, UK, April 17, 2019--Flann Microwave has announced the appointment of Ian Crane as its new Chief Operating Officer. Crane takes over the leadership of the company from Professor James Watts who will be stepping down from his role after nine years as Chief Executive.

Munich, Germany, April 12, 2019 — Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Jean-Marc Nasr, 57, Executive Vice President Space Systems within the Airbus Defence and Space division. Nasr will assume his new duties on 1 June 2019 and succeeds Nicolas Chamussy, 51, whose next assignment is subject to further notice according to the company.

Dallas, Tex.,  April 11, 2019 — Forsway, a provider of hybrid satellite routers and innovative solutions to enable cost-efficient satellite broadband, is expanding its operations to include a sales office in Dallas, Texas. To accelerate new business and growth opportunities in North America, Forsway has engaged Faith Wright to spearhead its new operations.

Rochelle Park, NJ, April 9, 2019 — Orbcomm has announced the promotion of Constantine (Dean) Milcos to executive vice president and chief financial officer effective April 1, 2019, upon the resignation of Mike Ford, who previously held that position.

Kawasaki, Japan, April 4, 2019 — Media Links, manufacturer and pioneer in Media over IP transport technology strengthens its global sales team with the appointment of Al Nuñez as senior vice president of sales, Americas & EMEA, effective immediately.