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View video and audio interviews with key satellite executives from the IBC 2013 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  Including: Peter Ostapiuk, VP-Media Product Management, Intelsat ; Doron Revivi, COO of Satlink Communications; Dr. Peter Siebert, Executive Director, DVB Project; Martin Meisunburg, Director International Sales & Marketing, and Volker Brands, Regional Sales Manager, Narda Safety Test Solutions; Bernd Lehr, Sales Director of ND Satcom; Sanford Jewett, VP-Marketing and John Huddle, Head of Media Services, Thuraya and Alessandro Alquati, Head of Global Contribution, GlobeCast.

Englewood, CO, Oct. 11, 2013 — Surrey Satellite Technology US has named Doug Gerull as its Chief Operating officer. In this capacity, Gerull will be assisting SST-US in building out its U.S. manufacturing capacity and cultivating the markets for satellite technology within the U.S. commercial, civil government, and Department of Defense sectors.

New York City, NY, October 9, 2013—Globecast announced today that Mr. Michele Gosetti will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer of Globecast Americas, effective immediately, following the departure of Lisa Coelho.

Rockville, Md, October 4, 2013 — Astrium Americas has appointed Ed Spitler as president of its subsidiary Astrium Services Government, Inc. Spitler, who served as Astrium Services Government, Inc.'s chief operating officer since May 2012, brings more than 25 years of senior executive level experience in military, government and commercial satellite operations. He will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the company's overall business strategy.

Washington D.C., October 3, 2013 – Euroconsult announced the appointement of Marc Welinski as Deputy Director of Broadcast & Broadband. In this new position, Welinski will oversee and further develop Euroconsult activities in the fast-converging environment of broadcast and broadband businesses.

Pineville, NC, Sept. 25, 2013 — Dan Waite has rejoined the SDN Global as Director of Sales, bringing his extensive experience within the satellite industry, ranging from technical support to design and implementation of VSAT solutions.

Dubai,UAE,  Sept. 24, 2013 —Randy C. Roberts, a seasoned telecommunications executive with over 25 years of experience at leading mobile device manufacturers, has joined Thuraya Telecommunications Co. as Vice President of Innovation.

Hong Kong, September 24, 2013 – The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) announced the winners of its 10^th annual APSCC Awards at the APSCC 2013 Satellite Conference & Exhibition at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers, Hong Kong.

Bonn, Germany, Sept. 23, 2013 — Media Broadcast GmbH, one of Europe’s leading full-service provider in the broadcasting and media sector, has announced that the shareholders' meeting has appointed Wolfgang Breuer as the company’s new Chairman of the Management Board.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 20, 2013--MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today the appointment of Raj Malik as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing.