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AsiaSat Appoints Zhang Yan as new Vice President, China

Hong Kong, May 3, 2016–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Ms. Zhang Yan as its new Vice President, China, to take over the responsibility of Mr. Zhang Hai Ming as he retires from May 1, 2016.

 

Angélique Boissy to lead Inview's Sales and Partnerships Globally

Northwich, United Kingdom, April 15, 2016-- Inview Technology Ltd. today announced that Angélique Boissy, a leading figure in the digital television industry, will be working with the company to spearhead its sales and partnerships initiative and develop Inview’s strategies and customer base globally.

Monteverde Joins Hiltron as Sales Director

Backnang, Germany, April 6, 2016--Hiltron Communications announced the appointment of Antonio Monteverde as Sales Director. He joins Hiltron from AFT Microwave where he was responsible for sales and business development of microwave components for space, defence, medical, sensor, and industrial applications.

 

Senior Executives from Asia, North America and South America Join the WTA Board of Directors

New York City, NY, April 1, 2016– The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2016: Michael DeMarco, Senior Vice President, Operations, Intelsat and Jose Edio Gomes, Technical Director, Hispamar Satélites.

Thuraya Shareholders Elect Saleh Al Abdooli as Chairman

Dubai, UAE, March 24, 2016--Mobile Satellite Services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the election of a new Chairman, Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli. Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat UAE since 2012, joined Thuraya’s Board of Directors at a Board meeting held today and was elected Chairman.

 

SSPI Names Bryan McGuirk of ViviSat as Chair and Dawn Harms of Boeing Satellite Systems International as President of its Board of Directors

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.

Gilat Appoints Yona Ovadia as its New CEO

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.

 

Intelsat Promotes Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation

McLean, VA, March 17, 2016--Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I),  today announced the promotion of Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides satellite communications solutions to military, commercial and government customers. Butler, who will begin his new role on April 4, 2016, will continue to be based in McLean, Virginia.
 
 

Jeremy Lommori Appointed to Lead Riedel's North American Technical Sales and Support Team

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. 

 

BroadStream Solutions Announce Appointments across its Operations, R&D, Sales, Marketing and Support Teams Worldwide

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.