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Hereford, UK, July 17, 2023 - ETL Systems, a global manufacturer and distributor of critical RF equipment for satellite ground stations and RF components, has announced a new senior appointment as growth continues for the Herefordshire-based company.

Herndon, Va., July 17, 2023 – iDirect Government (iDirectGov), a leading provider of satellite communications to the military and government, has named Derek Davis as senior vice president of sales.

Brussels, Belgium, June 26, 2023 - The Board of The Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) today announced the election of Telesat’s CEO Dan Goldberg as its new Chair. Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat was also elected co-Vice Chair, alongside Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat, who was appointed earlier this year.

Melbourne, Florida, June 21, 2023 — USSI Global, a turnkey provider of customized network, broadcast and digital signage systems and services worldwide, has promoted Dan Roberts to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective immediately. His promotion follows five years as Vice President of Accounting and Finance, a period over which USSI Global revenues doubled with the help of his vision and leadership. Roberts will continue to report to CEO David Christiano, with his focus shifting from daily financial operations to executive management and strategic growth initiatives.

Skövde, Sweden, June 14, 2023 - Forsway, a Swedish provider of innovative, cost-efficient solutions and equipment for enabling satellite broadband connectivity in underserved regions, today announced that Board member Bengt Jonsson has been appointed as the technology company’s Chairman. Bengt joined the Forsway Board of Directors in January 2021, and takes over from Mats Andersson, who served as Chairman from May 2014 – May 2023. Andersson continues to support Forsway as a member of the Board.

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, June 12, 2023 - SES announces today that Steve Collar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will be stepping down at the end of June 2023 to pursue other professional and personal endeavors. The search for a successor is underway and Ruy Pinto, currently Chief Technology Officer of SES, will assume the role of CEO until a permanent successor is announced.

Rockville, Md. June 9, 2023 – Quantum Space today announced industry veteran and current Chief Operating Officer, Kerry Wisnosky, has been named president and CEO of the company.

Singapore, June 9, 2023--At Satellite Asia 2023 held in Singapore, Satellite Executive Briefing caught up with mobile operator Thuraya's  Vice-President for Asia, Phoebe Wang, who expounded on Thuraya's presence in the Asia-Pacific   market and the latest developments on their company.  Excerpts of the interview follows:

Rugby, UK, June 1, 2023--Zvi Golod (1943-2023), a leading luminary in the realm of satellite communications, embarked on a transformative journey that spanned tumultuous decades and reshaped the landscape of modern communications technology. Educated amid the backdrop of the vibrant 60s, Zvi's indomitable spirit led him to pursue a path of innovation and discovery that has left an indelible mark in the telecommunications industry.

Jakarta, Indonesia, May 29, 2023--Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Vaibhav Magow, VP-International Division, Hughes who spoke on Hughes' capabilities and services as well as his views on trends in the mobile and broadband sectors of the satellite business.  He gave us a preview of what he wil bepresenting at the Asia Satelltie Businees Week conference to be held in Singapore in June. Click here to download or listen to the podcast.