Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev, both highly experienced telecomunications and satellite professionals,  are Co-Founders of Orbital Connect. They are instrumentally involved in the company’s executive team. Krasimir is Director of Business Development while Bobby is Director of Sales. In a relatively short time, they built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributor of global leading hardware manufacturers.

Let’s face it: it’s a cringy time. People are either unhinged or overwhelmed by life in every part of the world globe.  Climate change, vaccine denial, mistrust of government and even the next door neighbor.  The lack of privacy and the Portal in college football have brought the wrecking ball our lives.  I even read that 25% of young adults believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to replace real-life romantic relationships!

alexis-martin-river-advisers.gifRiver Advisers has appointed Alexis Martin as CEO, effective February 1, 2025.  Formerly the Chief Consulting Officer of River Advisers, Martin brings over twenty years’ experience in supporting regulatory, policy, and spectrum matters across the satellite industry to the role.

The small/medium satellite launch vehicle market reveals a significant rise in demand for smaller satellites, driving the development of more versatile and cost-effective launch vehicles, increased adoption of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies, growing focus on reusability, and new entrants entering the market with innovative launch solutions.

All these factors  all contributing to a rapidly expanding market with diverse applications like Earth observation, communication, and scientific research.

André Löfgren.jpgOvzon today announced the appointment of André Löfgren as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective May 1, 2025. He will also be a member of Group Management. Ovzon’ s interim CFO Viktor Bremer continues within the company as Group Finance Manager.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that 2025 Teleport Executive of the Year Award wil go to Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite at Telstra International. They also announced the finalists for its 2025 Teleport Awards for Excellence.