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London, UK, February 25, 2014-Satellite service provider Arqiva today announced the appointment of David Crawford as Managing Director, Sateliite. Crawford  takes over from from Barrie Woolston who has been the interim managing director for the past six months and will remain Commercial Director for Satellite.

Bern, Switzerland, February 24, 2014–Launch service provider Sea Launch AG today announced the resignation of its President, Kjell Karlsen effective February 28, 2014, to pursue other opportunities outside space industry.  After his departure, the company’s senior executive team will carry out Karlsen’s former duties and responsibilities, according to Sea Launch.

London, UK, February 21, 2014-- Inmarsat today announced that Tony Bates will join the company on June 2 as an executive director and its Chief Financial Officer.

Bloomfield, CT,  February 18, 2014--Media Links Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan-based Media Global Links, a broadcast and network transport over IP solutions provider, today announced the appointment of Tom Canavan as President of its US subsidiary. Canavan replaces John Dale  who has been promoted into a global Product Management leadership role.

Northwich, UK, February 17, 2014-- Inview Technology today announced the appointment of Koen Van Driel to its board. Koen has an illustrious career in senior management in this industry for over the past 25 years including CEO of Thompson´s set top box division where he grew the company to be the world´s largest set top box manufacturer.

Fareham, UK, February 13, 2014--SGL, a provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, has announced the appointment of Lee Sheppard as Director of Product Management.  Sheppard, who joined SGL at the beginning of February, will oversee the company’s global product strategy.

Melbourne, Fla., February 11, 2014--Harris Corporation today named Miguel “Mick” Lopez senior vice president and chief financial officer, reporting to Harris President and Chief Executive Officer William M. Brown.

Singapore, February 10, 2014--Rockwell Collins today announced that James ‘Jim’ Walker has joined the company as vice president and managing director of Asia Pacific. Walker reports directly to Colin Mahoney, senior vice president, International and Service Solutions for Rockwell Collins.

Hauppauge, NY, February 7, 2014-Globecomm Systems today announced the retirement of founder and Chief Executive Officer David Hershberg. Keith A. Hall, President and Chief Operating Officer and 17 year veteran of the company has been appointed CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Hershberg will serve as a consultant to the Board of Directors of the Company for special projects. 

Arlington, VA, February 6, 2014- BAE Systems announced today that Tom Arseneault has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of BAE Systems, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc. In this role, Arseneault will serve as deputy to President and CEO Jerry DeMuro and will continue to be a member of the Group Executive Committee.