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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Houston, Texas, Jan. 8, 2019 — RigNet announced today the appointment of retired Adm. James Arden “Jamie” Barnett, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Government Services.

Washington, D.C., January 7, 2019-- The law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK)announced that Chris Bair is joining the firm in the Washington, DC, office. Chris joins WBK after two years with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau Satellite Division where he served as an Attorney Advisor.

January 3, 2019, Ljublyana, Slovenia--Satellite Markets and Research spoke with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager of STN, a full service teleport located in Slovenia.

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