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Hong Kong, May 3, 2018–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat – SEHK: 1135)announced the promotions of two senior executives to lead the company’s two key technical teams. Fred Ho, Director of Technical Operations, has been promoted to Vice President, Technical Operations while Fred Vong, Director of Engineering, has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering.

Washington, D.C. May 2, 2018 – Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning Non Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on addressing global connectivity challenges with a view to closing the Digital Divide and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is delighted to announce the appointment of David Hartshorn as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2018.

Paris, France, May 1, 2018--Satellite operator Eutelsat Communications announced having finalised the staffing of its teams in charge of broadband activities with the appointment of Jean-Claude Tshipama, who will be heading Broadband in Africa to promote satellite broadband connectivity in Africa.

Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland, Switzerland, April 4, 2018--Vanessa O’Connor has been appointed to the new role of Director of Member Relations and Communications at the EBU. She joins the EBU from Eutelsat where, as Corporate Communications Director, she took part in key phases of its development, including restructuring from a European intergovernmental organisation into a private company and the expansion of Eutelsat’s global activities across video, telecommunications and broadband markets.

Nonthaburi, Thailand, April 4, 2018--Thaicom Public Company Limited (THCOM), announced that its board of directors has appointed Anant Kaewruamvongs as new Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Board, effective May 1. Mr. Anant takes over from Mr. Paiboon Panuwattanawong who resigns from his positions as Director, Member of the Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 May 2018.

Montreal, Canada, March 22, 2018 -Euroconsult today announced the hiring of Emeline Bardoux to the role of Principal Advisor at Euroconsult Canada, where she will contribute to the company's expanding presence and solidify industry relationships in the Aerospace & Defense areas. Emeline brings her extensive consulting experience and skills to Euroconsult during a time of intense activity in the sector, both in Canada and across the globe.

Nashua, New Hampshire, March 5, 2018 -- Windmill International, Inc. today announced the appointment of Carl D’Alessandro as their new president and chief executive officer.  He will succeed Richard Manganello, who is retiring from Windmill International, Inc. after 28 years of dedicated service as the Founder. 

New York, NY, March 1, 2018–The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Carlos Raba, Managing Director, Santander Teleport as the 2018 Teleport Executive of the Year. Mr. Raba will accept the award at the 2018 Teleport Awards Luncheon, on March 13^th during the SATELLITE 2018 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.

Malaga, Spain, February 8, 2018 -Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has appointed Brian Hamblin as Director, Media Architecture, effective immediately. Hamblin, based in Los Angeles, will be responsible for defining solution guidelines to fulfill customer business requirements, and educating customers in the use of best-practices for broadcast and media operation/workflows. As an experienced post production executive, he will guide and align Tedial's solutions and roadmap according to new market trends and technology evolution.

Friedberg, Germany,February 1, 2018--DEV Systemtechnik (www.dev-systemtechnik.com), supplier of RF signal transmission solutions for satellite, cable and broadcast applications, has appointed Manfred Mettendorff to the role of Managing Director. With more than 22 years of experience in the global communications and IT industry at Fujitsu Semiconductors and Socionext, Manfred Mettendorff brings unique qualifications to the role.