AsiaSat Appoints Woolston as new CCO

Hong Kong, February 1, 2017–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointments of Barrie Woolston as new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Sabrina Cubbon in a new role of Vice President, Business Development & Strategy.

Starting  February 1st, 2017, Woolston in the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, will integrate and lead all sales, marketing and commercial activities of the company. Mr. Woolston will lead a strong team that will search to understand and meet customers’ needs, and continue to develop new businesses worldwide.

“We welcome Barrie on board, bringing with him strong leadership, expertise and substantial marketing and customer service experience. I am confident that with an experienced and integrated sales team, Barrie will take AsiaSat’s commercial and customer activities to the next level,” said Andrew Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat.

“I’m delighted to take up this new commercial role and work closely with our customers and partners to provide enhanced service portfolio that meets customers’ changing needs. I join at an exciting time with the upcoming launch of our new satellite AsiaSat 9 and other new services later this year, and I look forward to partnering with our customers to face the challenges and drive our growth together,” said Woolston.

Woolston has 30 years of experience in the technology，media，melecom sectors, with a wealth of experience in managing sales teams and driving new business, most recently as Chief Commercial Officer with Encompass Digital Media based in Atlanta, GA, 13 years as Commercial Director of Arqiva’s satellite and media business, and various global sales, marketing, product management and operations positions with leading brands globally.

In the role of Vice President, Business Development and Strategy,  Cubbon will be responsible for developing strategic initiatives to drive company’s business growth. 

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