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New York City, NY, March 18, 2016–The Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the appointment of Bryan McGuirk, COO of ViviSat, as the new Chairman, and Dawn Harms, Vice President of Business Development, Boeing Satellite Systems International, as President of its Board of Directors. Their one-year terms began on March 10.

Petah Tikva, Israel, March 17, 2016 -- Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) announced today that it has appointed Yona Ovadia as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2016, replacing Dov Baharav, who shall remain Gilat's Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Wuppertal, Germany, March 16, 2016—Riedel Communications today announced that Jeremy Lommori has been promoted to serve as head of technical sales and support for Riedel North America. In this new role, Lommori will oversee the system and support engineering team. 

Atlanta, GA, March 10, 2015--Automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions is strengthening its worldwide operations by bringing in new sales, marketing, operations and R&D experts to further expand its global reach and to better serve its growing customer base.

Sacramento, Calif., March 8, 2016--Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), announced today that Scott Ward will be joining the company as vice president, Engineering on April 4.  Ward is assuming the role following Dr. Marvin Young’s retirement from the position after 31 years with the company. 

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2016 – LeoSat Enterprises, an emerging company with plans to launch a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites has announced the appointment of Diederik Kelder as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development.  In this role, Diederik will be responsible for all business development activities at LeoSat. 

McLean, Va., March 2, 2016 – Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), today announced its 2016 Board of Directors. MSUA is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting satcom mobility innovations and fostering an exchange of information between providers and users on all matters related to mobility solutions including connectivity options, applications, regulations and more.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2016–MEASAT Global Berhad announced today the appointment of Dr. Edmund Kong as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. 

Berkeley, Mo., February 24, 2016--The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret president and chief executive officer of the company's Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who has announced his retirement from the company.