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Herndon, VA, December 30, 2013 – Andrew Ruszkowski has been named Chief Commercial Officer at XTAR, LLC, a provider of satellite capacity to U.S. and Allied governments in the X-band frequency. In the newly created position, Ruszkowski will continue to support XTAR’s fleet development to sustain current and anticipated government and military requirements, including working with the Department of Defense to assist its acquisition and procurement of commercial satellite communications.

Sydney, Australia, December 2, 2013 – Globecast Australia has announced a new management team to best effect a structure for continued efficiency and innovation.

Hong Kong, December 2, 2013 — Fox International Channels (FIC) Asia has appointed Helena Choe as Vice President of Syndication, effective November 18, while Rahul Sood was also named Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Commercial, effective December 9

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Hong Kong, Oct. 25, 2013 – CASBAA, the association for digital multichannel TV, content, platforms, advertising and video delivery across geographic markets throughout the Asia-Pacific has honored Steve Marcopoto with its Lifetime Achievement Award and Chairman’s Award.

Hong Kong, October 22, 2013--– CASBAA, the Asia Pacific multichannel TV association, today announced the election of Todd Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Celestial Tiger Entertainment and William Wade, President and CEO, AsiaSat to the Board of Directors. Re-elected as Chairman of CASBAA was Marcel Fenez, Global Leader, Entertainment & Media Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers and re-elected for additional terms on the Board were Janice Lee, Managing Director, TV and New Media, PCCW Ltd. and Mark Patterson, CEO Asia Pacific, GroupM.

Dubai,UAE,  Sept. 24, 2013 —Randy C. Roberts, a seasoned telecommunications executive with over 25 years of experience at leading mobile device manufacturers, has joined Thuraya Telecommunications Co. as Vice President of Innovation.

Hong Kong, September 24, 2013 – The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) announced the winners of its 10^th annual APSCC Awards at the APSCC 2013 Satellite Conference & Exhibition at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Hong Kong.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 20, 2013--MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today the appointment of Raj Malik as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.  

Claret, France, September 11, 2013 — NETIA has appointed Peter Fong as area sales manager for the Asia-Pacific region and Jeffrey Jaworski as area sales manager for North America.

Paris, September 9, 2013 —Andrew Jordan, previously CEO of Eutelsat Asia, has joined Eutelsat Communications’ Executive Committee.Based in Paris, Jordan will supervise the Group's growth strategy in Asia and drive strategic projects. Ken Loke, previously Chief Commercial Officer of Eutelsat Asia, has assumed the post of Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat Asia, based in Singapore.