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P.J. Beylier Resigns as CEO of Speedcast

London, UK, Feb 3, 2020-The Board of Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions,  has accepted the resignation of PJ Beylier as CEO, effective from February 1, 2020.

 

The Switch Appoints new CFO

New York – February 1, 2020 – The Switch, a platform for the production and global delivery of live video, today announced the appointment of Andy Goldstein as Chief Financial Officer. As The Switch’s CFO, Goldstein will oversee the company’s financial activities globally, driving strategic initiatives and international growth. He will be based in The Switch’s headquarters in New York, reporting directly to Eric Cooney, The Switch’s President & CEO, while working closely with the rest of the company’s senior leadership team.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Promotes Michael Porcelain to President

Melville, NY, January 29, 2020-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) (“Comtech”) announced today that its Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer  Michael Porcelain has been promoted and will assume the additional role of President.

 

Frequency Electronics, Inc. Appoints Dr. Thomas McClelland as SVP and Chief Scientist

Uniondale, NY,  January 28, 2020--Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEI) has announced it is promoting one of its long time technical leaders to Senior Vice Presidnet (SVP) and Chief Scientist.. Dr. Thomas McClelland, in addition to holding a PhD in physics from Columbia University, has led FEI’s advanced technical development team for the last 20 years.

Calian SED Appoints new Director, Satellite Ground Antenna Systems

Ontario, Canada, January 24, 2020--  Calian SED (formerly SED Systems) has appointed Rob Vance as its new Director, Satellite Ground Antenna Systems. The new position was created to lead the sales activities for the company’s new line of high performance composite carbon fiber antennas, designed to meet the demanding operational requirements of Ka/Q/V-band frequencies and beyond.

LTN Global Appoints General Managers for Its Niles Media and Crystal Divisions

Columbia, Md., Jan. 24, 2020  LTN® Global, a provider of  broadcast-quality IP video transport solutions, today announced two key executive appointments stemming from LTN's acquisition of Niles Media Group and Crystal Computer Corporation last year. Neil Harwell, co-founder of Niles Media Group, will serve as general manager for LTN's new Niles Media Division. Roger Franklin, who was president and CEO of Crystal Computer Corporation, will serve as general manager of LTN's new Crystal Division.

Tedial Appoints Manuel Martínez Ruíz as Regional Sales Director, Spain

Malaga, Spain, January 22  2020 - Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has announced that Manuel Martínez Ruíz has been promoted to Tedial’s Regional Sales Director, Spain, effective immediately.  Manuel, who is based at the company’s headquarters in Malaga, will be responsible for sales in the region and will manage customer accounts in Spain, ensuring continued profitable growth.

 

SIA Announces New Executive Committee Officers for 2020

Washington, D.C., January 16, 2020 – The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) today announced the SIA Board of Directors elected the following as officers for 2020: Stuart Daughtridge of Kratos as Chair, Audrey Allison of The Boeing Company as Vice Chair and Ross Vincenti of Intelsat as Treasurer.

Enrico Palermo Appointed COO of Virgin Galactic

Mojave, Calif., January 15, 2020-- Virgin Galactic Holdings has announced the appointment of Enrico Palermo as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In this newly created role, Palermo will be responsible for helping maintain efficiency and peak performance across the enterprise as it develops as a public company, and will lead the execution of specific company strategies and initiatives.

 

Satcoms Innovation Group Appoints Helen Weedon as Managing Director

Ledbury, Herefordshire, UK, January 7, 2020-The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has appointed Helen Weedon as Managing Director. The appointment marks significant restructuring of the innovation forum. Helen succeeds Martin Coleman who will commence as a member of the group’s advisory board.