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Hong Kong, November 29, 2017-- Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), a provider of  fully managed, remote communication and IT solutions, today announced two changes to its executive management team.Keith Johnson, currently EVP of Speedcast's Energy Division, will take over from David Kagan as chief operating officer, while also keeping his existing Energy Division responsibilities. Additionally, Erwan Emilian has joined Speedcast to lead the Enterprise & Emerging Markets division.

London, UK, November 28, 2017--Avanti Communications plc – the satellite operator – announces the appointment of a Chief Commercial Officer, Toby Robinson, who joins from Eaton Towers, the towers and masts business operating across Africa.

Surrey, UK, November 27, 2017--The Board of Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) has today announced that Sarah Parker has been formally appointed as Managing Director, a role she has been performing in an interim capacity since March 2017.

Paris, France, November 15, 2017–Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) has appointed Gerry O’Sullivan as Executive Vice President, Global TV and Video. In his new role he will drive the product development strategy that ensures that Eutelsat continues to offer customers the most innovative video services across its global footprint.

Paris, France, November 8, 2017--The Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders’ Meeting of Eutelsat Communications (Euronext Paris: ETL) today approved the appointment of four new directors: Dominique D'Hinnin, Paul-François Fournier, Esther Gaide and Didier Leroy. Their mandates will be for a term of four years up to the date of the Ordinary General Meeting to approve the financial statements for the Financial Year ending 30 June 2021.

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, November 2, 2017--Newtec, a specialist in designing, developing and manufacturing equipment and technologies for satellite communications, today announced it has appointed Steve Mills to the position of Global VP Sales, as it continues to record year-on-year growth of 10 to 20%.

Houston, Tex., November 1, 2017-- RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET) announced today that Brad Eastman will join the executive management team as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately and will report to RigNet’s CEO and President, Steven Pickett. Mr. Eastman succeeds William D. Sutton, who, as previously announced, retired June 23, 2017, after more than nine years of service with RigNet. 

Hong Kong, October 30, 2017-ABS today announced that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas (Tom) Choi, is transitioning his role as CEO to that of Director on the Board so that he can pursue other interests and opportunities.  Choi will continue to support the company as a Director on the Board and he remains a significant investor in the business.  

Melbourne, Australia, October 3, 2017--Highly decorated soldier Major General Jeff Sengelman DSC, AM, CSC is joining the Board of EM Solutions following his recent retirement from the Australian Army.

Los Angeles, Calif., October 2, 2017--Mission Microwave Technologies, Inc., a manufacturer of compact, highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers and Block Upconverters, announced that it is expanding its executive team with the appointment of Steve Richeson as VP Sales and Marketing.