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SSL Names VP of Washington Operations

Palo Alto, Calif., May 9, 2016-- Satellite manufactuer Space Systems Loral (SSL), today announced that Michael Gold has assumed the role of Vice President, Washington, DC Operations. Gold, who previously served as Director of D.C. Operations and Business Growth at Bigelow Aerospace, will expand SSL’s Washington, D.C. presence to support the company’s increasing U.S. government business. 

 

AsiaSat Appoints Zhang Yan as new Vice President, China

Hong Kong, May 3, 2016–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Ms. Zhang Yan as its new Vice President, China, to take over the responsibility of Mr. Zhang Hai Ming as he retires from May 1, 2016.

 

Angélique Boissy to lead Inview's Sales and Partnerships Globally

Northwich, United Kingdom, April 15, 2016-- Inview Technology Ltd. today announced that Angélique Boissy, a leading figure in the digital television industry, will be working with the company to spearhead its sales and partnerships initiative and develop Inview’s strategies and customer base globally.

Senior Executives from Asia, North America and South America Join the WTA Board of Directors

New York City, NY, April 1, 2016– The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2016: Michael DeMarco, Senior Vice President, Operations, Intelsat and Jose Edio Gomes, Technical Director, Hispamar Satélites.

Thuraya Shareholders Elect Saleh Al Abdooli as Chairman

Dubai, UAE, March 24, 2016--Mobile Satellite Services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the election of a new Chairman, Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli. Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat UAE since 2012, joined Thuraya’s Board of Directors at a Board meeting held today and was elected Chairman.

 

Gilat Appoints Yona Ovadia as its New CEO

Petah Tikva, Israel, March 17, 2016 -- Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) announced today that it has appointed Yona Ovadia as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2016, replacing Dov Baharav, who shall remain Gilat's Chairman of the Board of Directors.

 

Intelsat Promotes Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation

McLean, VA, March 17, 2016--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I),  today announced the promotion of Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides satellite communications solutions to military, commercial and government customers. Butler, who will begin his new role on April 4, 2016, will continue to be based in McLean, Virginia.
 
 

BroadStream Solutions Announce Appointments across its Operations, R&D, Sales, Marketing and Support Teams Worldwide

Atlanta, GA, March 10, 2015--Automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions is strengthening its worldwide operations by bringing in new sales, marketing, operations and R&D experts to further expand its global reach and to better serve its growing customer base.

LeoSat Appoints Diederik Kelder as SVP, Corporate and Business Development

Washington, D.C., March 72016 – LeoSat Enterprises, an emerging company with plans to launch a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites has announced the appointment of Diederik Kelder as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development.  In this role, Diederik will be responsible for all business development activities at LeoSat. 

MEASAT Appoints Dr. Edmund Kong as CTO

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2016–MEASAT Global Berhad announced today the appointment of Dr. Edmund Kong as the company’s Chief Technology Officer.