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Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Lou Dubin, SVP Product Marketing-Comtech EF Data who gave an update on their company and products, how they are coping with the global pandemic and how he sees the key trends in the industry going forward.

Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, September 8, 2020--To shed light on the role that satellites can play in an world increasingly dominated by Over-the-Top services, Satelltie Executive Briefing spoke with Hans Massart, Head of Media and Broadcast, ST Engineering iDirect.  Excerpts of the interview follows:

Stockholm, Sweden, September 7, 2020--Antenna supplier KebNi AB, announced the appointment of Ronald van der Breggen as special advisor to the CEO. In this role van der Breggen  will help develop KebNi's  strategy for the large opportunity that the future LEO satellite services represent.

Washington, D.C., September 4, 2020--To get insights on the business prospects in the Indian Space market from an external perspective, Satellite Executive Briefing spoke with Jay Gullish, who leads the U.S.-India Business Council’s Digital Economy Committee, Media and Entertainment Committee and Privacy Working Group. Gullish has passionately promoted digital development in more than 20 countries over his 25 years of experience in government, industry, and civil society across the telecoms, information technology, satcom, and cyber sectors.

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Semir Hassanaly, Head of Cellular Backhaul and Trunking, ST Engineering iDirect.  Semir explained how satellites are able to provide cellular backhaul services, market trends in the satellite cellular backhaul space and how their company is positioned to meet the demands of the market. 

Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with David Gelerman, Founder and CEO of Spacebridge who traces his humble beginnings as an immigrant  from the former Soviet Union to Canada where he build a number of companies in his over 40 years in the satellite industry.

Arlington, Va., September 1, 2020- Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions (CAES), aprovider of mission critical electronic solutions, announces the appointment of Mike Kahn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective September 1, 2020. Kahn takes over from Shawn Black, who is leaving the business to pursue other opportunities.

Atlanta, GA, September 1, 2020–Encompass Digital Media, a global technology services company that delivers end-to-end video solutions to television networks, broadcasters, sports leagues and OTT service providers, appoints Jaz Wray to Sales Director covering Western USA and Canada. He brings more than 20 years combined experience in broadcast, media & entertainment and wireless telecom industries. Based in Southern California, Wray will manage existing clients as well as lead new business activities in his region. 

Zurich, Switzerland, August 25, 2020--The RUAG International Board of Directors has appointed André Wall as the new CEO. The 55 year old engineer  is currently CTO of the Spanish airline Iberia and will take over the management of RUAG International by 1 January 2021 at the latest. CFO Urs Kiener will continue to lead the company until the new CEO takes over.

Jacksonville, Fla., August 24, 2020--Redwire announced today the hiring of Al Tadros as its Chief Growth Officer and Executive Vice President of Space Infrastructure, effective August 24. Tadros will lead Redwire’s long-term growth strategy and business development activities, positioning the company for accelerated growth and market expansion. He will report to Redwire Chief Operating Officer Andrew Rush.