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Columbia, MD., March 7, 2023 —Video transport solutions provider LTN, today announces the appointment of Justine Gardner as the company’s new VP of Business Development EMEA. 

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, March 7 2023 - The Space Data Association (SDA), a non-profit international association of satellite operators, has announced that Alex Cacioni has replaced Mark Dickinson as Inmarsat representative, and Charles Law has replaced Pascal Wauthier as SES representative, on the SDA Board of Directors. 

London, UK. March 7, 2023 - GVF, the sole global non-profit association of the satellite industry with members from the entire ecosystem, has announced the launch of its new Technology Working Group.

Asheville, N.C., March 7, 2023 – AvL Technologies owner and founder Jim Oliver has appointed Guy Clerici as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and David Bowne as President. Oliver is moving toward full retirement this year. Clerici brings more than 20 years’ experience as AvL’s general counsel and business consultant, plus a lifetime of business experience having grown up in a family of product manufacturing leaders to his new role as AvL’s CEO. 

New York, NY, March 6, 2023 - The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Vladimir Rangelov, Director of Broadcasting Services at Vivacom, as the 2023 Teleport Executive of the Year. Vladimir will accept the award at the 2023 Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon on March 14 during the SATELLITE 2023 conference in Washington, DC. The Teleport Executive of the Year award is presented to an individual for demonstrated entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation in the development or operation of a teleport-based business.

 New York City, February 23, 2023–The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced today that, on March 14, it will induct three new members into the prestigious Space & Satellite Hall of Fame.

Lafayette, CO.  February 23, 2023 -- Kayhan Space announced today it has named Matthew Shouppe as Chief Commercial Officer to lead sales, marketing and product strategy for the company. The announcement comes as Kayhan Space prepares to expand its product offerings in response to an increasingly congested space operating environment.

Ledbury, UK, February 21, 2023 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced that Intelsat has become a Director Member. Longstanding Board Member, Angela Wheeler, has been appointed as a Director, representing Intelsat. Dasha Tyshlek of Micro-Ant also joins the board, replacing Mark Steel, formerly of Micro-Ant.

Boston, Mass.,  February 7, 2023 - Anokiwave, Inc., a manufacturer  of highly integrated silicon ICs for millimeter-wave (mmW) ICs, today announced the appointment of two prominent semiconductor industry executives to its Board of Directors and Advisors. The new board members are both accomplished executives with strong technology, management, financial, and strategic growth experience in the high-technology market.

Wuppertal, Germany, January 27, 2023 — Riedel Communications today announced that Rick Seegull has been promoted to the role of SVP technology and business development for the Americas. Seegull was previously the VP of system consulting for the Americas, where he managed the team of system consultants and project engineers to design, install, and support numerous innovative installations throughout the Americas. In his new role, Seegull will be responsible for the overall direction of Riedel within the Americas, with respect to technology and business development. He will focus on technology trends and the future direction of Riedel Communications, working closely with customers, channel partners and the product management team.