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Terrasat Names Gorton as New EMEA Director

Morgan Hill, CA, Feb. 7, 2019 —  To jump-start the 2019 year, Terrasat has recently surpassed shipping out 20K IBUCs worldwide, and it continues to charge forward by expanding its sales team. Terrasat welcomes Paul Gorton to the team as Director of Sales, EMEA, who will be combining forces with Ron Merritt, Regional VP of EMEA.

 

Iridium Welcomes Back Suzi McBride as New COO

McLean, VA, Feb. 6, 2019 — Iridium Communications has announced that COO Scott Smith has decided to retire effective March 15th and  the company is welcoming back to Iridium new chief operations officer Suzi McBride. McBride will assume this position effective as of February 11, 2019.

 

SES Appoints Baughn to New CSO Position

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, Feb. 6, 2019 — SES is streamlining customer support and services by forming a global services delivery team under the leadership of a Chief Services Officer (CSO). John Baughn, formerly executive vice president global services at SES Networks, is appointed to this newly created position.

Goonhilly Appoints Chris Roberts to Run Data Centre Business

Cornwall, UK, Jan. 29, 2019 – Satellite communications innovator and space gateway Goonhilly Earth Station today announced that data centre industry veteran Chris Roberts has joined its executive team as head of data centre and cloud. Chris’s appointment comes as Goonhilly prepares to open a tier 3/4 data centre in Spring 2019, offering exceptional connectivity by linking global subsea cables with satellite communications and fibre.

 

AST & Science Names Chris Ivory to Leadership Team

MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 24, 2019 ― AST & Science has named satellite-industry veteran Chris Ivory to serve as chief commercial officer (CCO) and also chief executive officer (CEO) of the newly formed AST & Defense subsidiary.

 

Maxar Technologies Names Daniel Jablonsky as President, CEO

Westminster, CO, Jan. 15, 2019 — Maxar Technologies) Maxar Technologies today announced the appointment of Daniel Jablonsky as President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxar, effective immediately.

 

 

Integrasys Expands Presence in Asia Pacific, Appoints Ronny Pramanta as APAC Sales Manager

Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 15, 2019 — Integrasys today announced it is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific. The company is establishing an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, headed up by a newly appointed Asia-Pacific Sales Manager, Ronny Manurung.

 

 

Panasonic Avionics Names Kimberly Chainey as General Counsel

Lake Forest, CA, Jan. 15, 2019 — ​Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has appointed Kimberly Chainey as its General Counsel. Chainey is a legal leader and corporate generalist with over 15 years experience advising senior executives of Fortune 500 companies, venture businesses and government entities.

 

 

Intelsat CFO Jacques Kerrest to Retire

Tyson's Corner, Va., January 14, 2019 — Intelsat announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Jacques Kerrest, plans to retire. Intelsat said he will continue in his role through the spring until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition of duties.

 

Avanti Communications Appoints Libby Bar as COO-Customer

London, UK, Jan. 14, 2019  — Avanti Communications Group announced today the appointment of sales and customer services executive, Libby Barr, as Chief Operating Officer, Customer. Barr will also sit on Avanti’s Executive Committee, effective immediately.