Metis Technology Solutions has named James (Jim) Theiss as its first vice president, Space and IRAD Programs. Jim, age 49, is a former U.S. Air Force officer who is driving the successful performance of this fast-growing space mission support company.

Tedial, an independent MAM technology solutions specialist, has announced that Julian Fernandez-Campon has been promoted to chief technology officer, effective immediately.

Actus Digital, a provider of compliance and media monitoring solutions, today announced that it has appointed Doug Hinahara vice president of sales, Americas, and Matthew Osman as customer services manager. The new positions were created as part of the company's response to meet the growing demand for broadcast compliance and media monitoring solutions and an increasing customer base in the U.S. and throughout the Americas.

Analytical Graphics Inc. (AGI) has appointed Robert Cardillo, founder and president of The Cardillo Group, LLC, to its board of directors.  

“Robert is a pillar of the intelligence community, and a champion for commercial innovation,” says Paul Graziani, chief executive officer, and cofounder at AGI. “There is a natural resonance with Robert, our mission, and our people. We are thrilled to have him as a part of the AGI family and we look forward to his expertise and valuable end-user experience.”  

SpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of Dave Melville to the management team.

With over 30 years in the satellite system industry, spanning senior engineering and commercial positions, Dave brings a wealth of technical and application experience to SpacePath. He joins the company from Vislink Technologies, formerly Advent.

Globecast, a solutions provider for media, has announced  the appointment Berto Guzman as vice president, head of content acquisition aggregation and distribution (CAAD) for the Americas, effective immediately.

Guzman is responsible for programmer partnerships and platform distribution to build upon the continued success of the company’s Content business throughout the Americas.

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK) has announced that Nicholas Alexander is joining the firm as a Partner in the Washington, DC, office. Nick joins WBK with an extensive background in telecommunications law and policy issues, having served as a government attorney, in-house counsel, and in private practice.

Mathias Hautefort has been appointed to-day chief executive officer of Netgem, replacing Joseph Haddad, who remains chairman. This new organisation reflects the strategic priority on services related to Very High Speed Broadband Fiber.