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APSCC Board Appoints Christopher Slaughter

Seoul, Korea, Sept. 20, 2019 — The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) has appointed Christopher Slaughter in an interim position to consult with both the APSCC Board and Secretariat to accelerate the organization’s developmental and strategic goals.

 

 

Northrop Grumman Announces Organization and Leadership Changes

Falls Church, Va, Sept. 18, 2019 — Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced organization changes to its operating sectors to better align the company’s broad portfolio to serve its customers’ needs. There will be four operating sectors: Aeronautics Systems, Defense Systems, Mission Systems and Space Systems. The changes are effective Jan. 1, 2020.

Executive Spotlight: Interview with Vladimir Rangelov, Senior Sales Manager Broadcast Services, VIVACOM

Sofia, Bulgaria, September 6, 2019--The teleport business is changing rapidly. To a get an insight on the dynamics of this vital segment of the satellite industry, Satellite Executive Briefing spoke with Vladimir Rangelov, Senior Manager, Broadcast Services at VIVACOM--Bulgaria’s largest media company that operates a teleport, among its other businesses. Excerpts of the interview:

 

Executive Roundtable: Flat Panel Antennas

by Bernardo Schneiderman

Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 3, 2019 — Flat Panel Satellite Antennas (FPSAs) are one of the most anticipated technical innovations in the satellite industry for its potential to provide connectivity in mobility applications for aeronautical, terrestrial and maritime applications. However, we have yet to see FPSA take off.

SpacePath Communications Appoints New Regional Manager

Hampshire, UK, Sept. 3, 2019 — SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of Malcolm Cathmoir as regional manager.

 

 

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NSSLGlobal Appoints Staffan Iveberg as Chief Technology Officer

Surrey, UK, Sept. 2, 2019 — NSSLGlobal has announced the appointment of Staffan Iveberg as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Staffan will work alongside the NSSLGlobal leadership team to roll out the company’s technology roadmap and bolster its R&D division as it continues to forge a reputation as an engineering powerhouse.

 

 

Interviews wth Key Executives at the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum and CommunicAsia 2019

At the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum and CommunicAsia 2019 in Singapore Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador interviewed key executives including Steve Collar, CEO-SES; David Geleman, CEO-Spacebridge; Loius Boswell, CEO, AVIA; David Meltzer, Secretary-General of the GVF and Tony Radford, VP-Global Sales of Advantech Wireless. To view the videos, click on the aformentioned executive's name. 

 

 

Speedcast International Implements Board and Management Changes

London, UK, Aug. 26, 2019 — Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, is implementing board renewal process and management changes. Russell Reynolds was appointed by the board of Speedcast in July 2019 to undertake a formal global search process for additional non-executive directors as part of Speedcast's board renewal process.

Interview with Louis Boswell, CEO of AVIA

 

At the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum 2019 in Singapore. Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Louis Boswell, CEO of industry association AVIA.

Julian Fernandez-Campon Named as Tedial’s Chief Technology Officer

Malaga, Spain, Aug. 14, 2019 — Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has announced that Julian Fernandez-Campon has been promoted to chief technology officer, effective immediately.