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Comtech Appoints David B. Kagan to its Board of Directors

David B Kagan.jpgChandler, Ariz. February 18, 2025– Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that the Comtech Board of Directors has appointed David B. Kagan as an independent director to the Board, effective February 13, 2025.

 

 

Tom Jackson Named New Kymeta Chief Revenue Officer

Redmond, Wash., Feb. 18, 2025--Kymeta announced the appointment of Tom Jackson as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) . In this role, Jackson will lead Kymeta's revenue-focused initiatives, including strengthening client relationships, expanding the company’s presence in key markets and aligning business development efforts with Kymeta’s long-term strategic objectives.

 

Former CNES Leader, Pierre Omaly, Appointed Senior Technical Expert at Astroscale France

Pierre-Omaly-768x576.jpegToulouse, France, Feb. 12, 2025 – Astroscale France SAS, a subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc.,  a provider of satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability across all orbits,  announced the appointment of Pierre Omaly as Senior Technical Expert. A former technical leader at the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), Omaly brings over 20 years of expertise in space technology and innovation, particularly in the development of groundbreaking solutions to protect space and ensure its sustainability.

 

Ovzon appoints André Löfgren as new CFO

 André Löfgren.jpgStockholm, Sweden February 10, 2025 - Ovzon today announced the appointment of André Löfgren as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1, 2025. He will also be a member of Group Management. Ovzon’ s interim CFO Viktor Bremer continues within the company as Group Finance Manager.

 

In Memoriam: Jim Oliver, Founder and CEO of AvL Technologies

Ashevile, N.C., February 9, 2025--On February 7, 2025, the satellite industry lost an industry pioneer and innovator, Jim Oliver, Founder and CEO of Asheville, NC-based satellite equipment manufacturer AvL Technologies. Jim was inducted into the  Space and Satellite Hall of Fame in 2021, for his life work as a mentor, innovative design engineer and successful entrepreneur.

ABS Appoints Sameer Karimbhai as New General Counsel

Dubai, UAE,  February 4, 2025--ABS (Agility Beyond Space), a global satellite operator announces the appointment of Sameer Karimbhai as its new General Counsel. Sameer brings over 15 years of extensive legal expertise spanning corporate and commercial law, Mergers and Acquisitions, joint ventures, finance, governance, regulatory and compliance within the satellite, telecommunications, and energy sectors.

 

Executive Spotlight: iKOMG's Shmulik Koren on the Religious Broadcast Market

Pfäffikon, Switzerland, February 4, 2025--At this month's NRB Convention focusing on the religious broadcast market to be held in Grapevine, Texas from February 24-27, religious broadcasters from all over the world will congregate to to see the latest innovations in content distribution specifically geared for the religious market.  One company to watch at the show is media services and content distribution company iKO Media Group (iKOMG) which launched recently FaithTime, a revolutionary Over-the-Top (OTT) platform designed to serve Christian audiences worldwide. FaithTime offers a comprehensive library of Christian content, including live TV, on-demand programming, sermons, and educational series, accessible across all devices.

Terran Orbital Appoints Michael E. Young as Senior Vice President of Business Development

Michael-Young-8x8-headshot.jpgBoca Raton, Florida, February 1, 2025 - Terran Orbital announce the appointment of Michael E. Young as Senior Vice President of Business Development.

Bitcentral Appoints John Kennedy to Board of Directors

john-kennedy-bitcentral.jpgNewport Beach, Calif., January 27, 2025 — Bitcentral, a provider of media solutions for broadcast and digital video, proudly announced the appointment of John Kennedy to its Board of Directors. 

 

 

Applied Aerospace Appoints David Myers as Chief Strategy Officer

Dave Myers.jpgStockton, Calif., January 21, 2025  Applied Aerospace, a  manufacturer of spacecraft and aircraft systems for commercial and military applications, announced the appointment of satellite industry veteran David Myers as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). The newly created position will leverage the company's 70-year heritage and unique capabilities to drive market expansion. Target sectors include space launch vehicles, satellite constellations, hypersonics, missiles, and uncrewed (UAS) systems, as well as radar and communications.