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Terran Orbital Appoints Richard Ullman as SVP-Finance and Business Operations

Rich-Ullman-2000x2000-1-1536x1536.jpgIrvine, Calif.., Tuesday, February 25, 2025 – Terran Orbital, a manufacturer of satellite solutions primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries, today announced the appointment of Richard Ullman as Senior Vice President, Finance & Business Operations (F&BO).

 

WTA Announces Teleport Executive of the Year

New York City, February 24, 2025–The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that 2025 Teleport Executive of the Year Award wil go to Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite at Telstra International. They also announced the finalists for its 2025 Teleport Awards for Excellence. From this group of finalists, WTA will name the winners at the 30th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon, hosted by Network Innovations Advanced Networks, neXat and Calian, on March 11 during the SATELLITE conference in Washington, DC.

 

Telesat Government Solutions Names Wayne Sullens Senior Director of U.S. Government Programs

ARLINGTON, VA., February 24, 2025 – Telesat Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Telesat (NASDAQ and TSX: TSAT), today announced Wayne Sullens as Senior Director of U.S. Government Programs. In this role, Mr. Sullens will provide in-depth technical guidance to U.S. and Allied government agencies interested in leveraging the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation.

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.

 

 

INTEGRASYS Appoints Richard Hadsall as VP of US Business Development

128ba8_fd81d4199816458fbcad41e7e.jpgMadrid, Spain, February 14, 2025--INTEGRASYS announced the expansion of its US team with the appointment of Richard Hadsall as VP–Business Development for the US market. With extensive experience in satellite communications, international satellite network design, development & implementation, and classified military communications, Hadsall is an expert in satelltie communciations and an experienced user of INTEGRASYS products and services.

 

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.