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Paris, France, Sept. 3, 2018 —  Philippe Oliva has been appointed as executive vice president of sales and products as of September 3, 2018. He will report to Michel Azibert, deputy CEO and chief commercial & development officer, with a view to succeeding him as commercial director during the course of 2019. Michel Azibert will continue to serve as deputy CEO.

Washington, D.C. , August 27, 2018  ̶  The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) announced today the appointment of David Meltzer to serve as its Secretary General effective 27 August 2018. Meltzer brings over twenty five years of experience in the satellite industry, including serving as a board member for both a regional satellite operator and for a mobile satellite operator.  

Singapore, August 24, 2018 — Kacific Broadband Satellites has appointed Brandon Seir as vice president, sales and marketing – Asia & International Carriers. Seir is a marketing, sales and strategic planning specialist with over a decade of experience working in leading international telecommunications, internet service providers and digital technology companies.

Tempe, Ariz., August 17, 2018 — Southwest Microwave, Inc. has appointed Michelle Roe as President. She succeeds Richard McCormick, who has transitioned to Chairman and CEO.

Montreal, Canada, August 10, 2018 – XipLink announced today that Edson Meira of Sao Paulo Brazil has joined the XipLink team as the lead executive in Latin America. The Latin America market has been growing rapidly for XipLink with large wins during the last year in Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and several other countries.

Sacramento, CA, August 1, 2018 — Aerojet Rocketdyne announced today that Jim Maser will join the company on Aug. 13 as senior vice president of the Space Business Unit, reporting directly to CEO and President Eileen Drake.

Hong Kong, August 1, 2018 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat – SEHK: 1135) announced today that it is integrating the company’s commercial, marketing and business development teams under the leadership of Ms. Ina Lui, who has been promoted to the new role of Senior Vice President, Commercial, Business Development and Strategy, effective 30 July 2018, following the decision of Mr. Barrie Woolston to resign as Chief Commercial Officer.

Lake Forest, Calif., July 31, 2018 – Panasonic Avionics Corporation has appointed Gaston Sandoval as Global Head of Marketing and Product Management. In this role, Gaston will lead Panasonic’s marketing and product strategy as the company evolves into a digital platform and services company and delivers the next generation of passenger experiences.

Pfaffikon, Switzerland, July 30, 2018 – iKO Media Group, a global end-to-end service provider for broadcasters and content owners, named today David Treadway as Chairman of the Board effective immediately.

London, July 27, 2018 -- MDA today announced the appointment of Michael Rack to serve as President of the newly-created MDA Commercial division beginning September 24, 2018.