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Aymeric Genty appointed CEO of Alterna’TV, Eutelsat Americas' TV distribution platform

Miami, Fla., September 3, 2014 – Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the appointment of Aymeric Genty as Chief Executive Officer of Alterna’TV, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Americas based in Miami.

 

 

NSR Adds Ali Younis to Satellite Research Team

Wilmington, DE, September 2, 2014-- Research and consulting firm NSR today announced the appointment of Ali Younis to the position of Analyst, Satellite Communications. Based in Washington, D.C., Younis will expand NSR's leading FSS/HTS coverage across all satellite applications and markets.

 

Thuraya Hires Two New Sales Managers for Maritime Market

Dubai,UAE, September 1, 2014 – Leticia Diaz Del Rio joins mobile service provider Thuraya Telecommunications as Market Development Manager, Maritime, based in Dubai, while Phoebe Wang joins the company as Sales Manager, Maritime, based in Singapore.

 

DISH Names Warren Schlichting to Lead Programming and Media Sales

Englewood, Colo., August 27, 2014--Echostar announced that DISH Media Sales Senior Vice President, Warren Schlichting, will assume leadership of the company’s programming group effective Oct. 1. Schlichting will succeed DISH Senior Vice President, Steve Swain, who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for DISH, also effective Oct. 1.

Ross Video Appoints Jaz Wray as Regional Sales Manager for Southern California

Iroquois, Ontario, Canada, August 25, 2014 - Ross Video announced that Jaz Wray has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager for Southern California.

Mark Courtney Appointed General Counsel of Thuraya

Dubai, UAE, August 19, 2014--Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) operator Thuraya Telecommunications today announced the appointment of Mark Courtney as General Counsel. Courtney leads the Legal Affairs Department where he is responsible for providing counsel on corporate strategy, key contract negotiation, regulatory affairs, policies and procedures as well as legal strategy and compliance. He reports to Samer Halawi, Chief Executive Officer of Thuraya and will serve as a member of the Company’s Leadership Team.

Signalhorn Appoints Andy Frost Chief Commercial Officer and Tom Wright VP Sales for North America

Backnang, Germany, August 18, 2014--Signalhorn has strengthened its Executive Team with the appointments of Andy Frost as Chief Commercial Officer and Tom Wright as Vice President of Sales for North America.

ITC Global Appoints David Kagan as President

Houston, Texas - August 12, 2014–ITC Global, a leading provider of satellite communications to the global energy, mining and maritime markets, announced today that it has appointed David Kagan, a long-time satellite industry veteran, to the position of President. The addition of Mr. Kagan to the already strong ITC Global management team in Europe, Australia, Africa and the U.S. is part of the company's strategic initiatives to drive growth, global integration, operational best practices and industry leading customer service.

A+E Networks Asia-Pacific Appoints new Deputy Managing Director

Singapore, August 12, 2014– A+E Networks has appointed Prem Kamath as Deputy Managing Director, Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore, Mr. Kamath will provide leadership and strategic direction to the commercial, financial and operational functions of A+E Networks Asia, A+E Networks’ wholly-owned Southeast Asia business.