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Executive Roundtable: Flat Panel Antennas

by Bernardo Schneiderman

Los Angeles, Calif., Sept. 3, 2019 — Flat Panel Satellite Antennas (FPSAs) are one of the most anticipated technical innovations in the satellite industry for its potential to provide connectivity in mobility applications for aeronautical, terrestrial and maritime applications. However, we have yet to see FPSA take off.

Ina Maller Named CEO and Director of Thales Alenia Space in Belgium

Charleroi, Belgium, Sept. 2, 2019 — Ina Maller has been named chief executive officer and director of Thales Alenia Space in Belgium, effective September 1st. Thales Alenia Space has three facilities in Belgium, in Charleroi, Leuven and Hasselt.

 

 

SpacePath Communications Appoints New Regional Manager

Hampshire, UK, Sept. 3, 2019 — SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of Malcolm Cathmoir as regional manager.

 

 

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NSSLGlobal Appoints Staffan Iveberg as Chief Technology Officer

Surrey, UK, Sept. 2, 2019 — NSSLGlobal has announced the appointment of Staffan Iveberg as Group Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Staffan will work alongside the NSSLGlobal leadership team to roll out the company’s technology roadmap and bolster its R&D division as it continues to forge a reputation as an engineering powerhouse.

 

 

Interviews wth Key Executives at the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum and CommunicAsia 2019

At the AVIA Satellite Industry Forum and CommunicAsia 2019 in Singapore Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador interviewed key executives including Steve Collar, CEO-SES; David Geleman, CEO-Spacebridge; Loius Boswell, CEO, AVIA; David Meltzer, Secretary-General of the GVF and Tony Radford, VP-Global Sales of Advantech Wireless. To view the videos, click on the aformentioned executive's name. 

 

 

SatADSL Completes Funding Round, Appoints Serge Van Herck as President of Board of Directors

Brussels, Belgium, August, 27, 2019 — SatADSL, a provider of professional VSAT services, has announced the completion of its capital increase and the appointment of Serge Van Herck as president of its board of directors.

 

 

Speedcast International Implements Board and Management Changes

London, UK, Aug. 26, 2019 — Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions, is implementing board renewal process and management changes. Russell Reynolds was appointed by the board of Speedcast in July 2019 to undertake a formal global search process for additional non-executive directors as part of Speedcast's board renewal process.

Former U.S. Air Force Officer Named First VP of Space Mission Support Company

Albuquerque, New Mexico, Aug. 20, 2019 — Metis Technology Solutions has named James (Jim) Theiss as its first vice president, Space and IRAD Programs. Jim, age 49, is a former U.S. Air Force officer who is driving the successful performance of this fast-growing space mission support company.

 

 

Julian Fernandez-Campon Named as Tedial’s Chief Technology Officer

Malaga, Spain, Aug. 14, 2019 — Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has announced that Julian Fernandez-Campon has been promoted to chief technology officer, effective immediately.

 

 

Actus Digital Names Doug Hinahara VP of Sales, Matt Osman as Customer Services Manager

Boston, Mass., Aug. 6, 2019 — Actus Digital, a provider of compliance and media monitoring solutions, today announced that it has appointed Doug Hinahara vice president of sales, Americas, and Matthew Osman as customer services manager. The new positions were created as part of the company's response to meet the growing demand for broadcast compliance and media monitoring solutions and an increasing customer base in the U.S. and throughout the Americas.