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Skövde, Sweden, June 14, 2023 - Forsway, a Swedish provider of innovative, cost-efficient solutions and equipment for enabling satellite broadband connectivity in underserved regions, today announced that Board member Bengt Jonsson has been appointed as the technology company’s Chairman. Bengt joined the Forsway Board of Directors in January 2021, and takes over from Mats Andersson, who served as Chairman from May 2014 – May 2023. Andersson continues to support Forsway as a member of the Board.

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, June 12, 2023 - SES announces today that Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be stepping down at the end of June 2023 to pursue other professional and personal endeavors. The search for a successor is underway and Ruy Pinto, currently Chief Technology Officer of SES, will assume the role of CEO until a permanent successor is announced.

Rockville, Md. June 9, 2023 – Quantum Space today announced industry veteran and current Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Wisnosky, has been named president and CEO of the company.

Singapore, June 9, 2023--At Satellite Asia 2023 held in Singapore, Satellite Executive Briefing caught up with mobile operator Thuraya's  Vice-President for Asia, Phoebe Wang, who expounded on Thuraya's presence in the Asia-Pacific   market and the latest developments on their company.  Excerpts of the interview follows:

Jakarta, Indonesia, May 29, 2023--Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Vaibhav Magow, VP-International Division, Hughes who spoke on Hughes' capabilities and services as well as his views on trends in the mobile and broadband sectors of the satellite business.  He gave us a preview of what he wil bepresenting at the Asia Satelltie Businees Week conference to be held in Singapore in June. Click here to download or listen to the podcast.

Solna, Sweden, May 4, 2023 - The Board of Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) has appointed Charlotta Sund as the new President and CEO of the SSC Group. She will take office during the autumn of 2023, and succeeds the current CEO Stefan Gardefjord who retires after twelve years in the company.

Melbourne, Australia, May 4, 2023 - Telstra’s Finance and Strategy Executive Director Roary Stasko has been appointed as the new CEO of Telstra’s International business, starting 1 July.  

Herndon, VA. May 2, 2023 - ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced four new strategic appointments, as the business strengthens its global leadership team.

Dubai, UAE, May 1, 2023 - ABS, a global satellite operator, announced today that Ramsey Khanfour has been appointed as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), based at the head office in Dubai, UAE. Ramsey will be a key addition to the executive management team and will oversee global sales and marketing activities to drive the company’s next phase of growth as it navigates new markets, solutions and business models.

Melville, N.Y. April 18, 2023 – (NASDAQ: CMTL) Comtech today announced the appointment of space industry veteran Nicole Robinson as a Chief Strategy Officer.With nearly two decades of leadership experience in the space industry, Robinson brings deep expertise and differentiated knowledge across public, private, government, and commercial space sectors that are well aligned with Comtech’s strategic priorities and global growth trajectories.