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Cedar Park, Texas, August 29, 2024 – Firefly Aerospace, an end-to-end space transportation company, today announced the appointment of Jason Kim as its Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. With more than two decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sectors, Kim brings both executive leadership and a highly technical background to Firefly, positioning the company for accelerated growth and innovation.

Menlo Park, Calif., August 26, 2024 -- We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Karen Cox as Chief of Corporate Affairs at LeoLabs. With an extensive background in strategic leadership, government relations, and public policy, Karen brings a wealth of experience to the company. The newly formed role of Chief of Corporate Affairs will integrate LeoLabs’ government affairs, strategic communications, and marketing teams under one executive leader as the company gains significant customer traction across the U.S. government, the military and civil space agencies of U.S. Allies and Partners, and leading commercial space operators.

Zürich, Switzerland, August 8, 2024 -- Beyond Gravity announces the appointment of Iván González Vallejo as the new Chief Transformation & Strategy Officer and member of the Executive Board, effective  September 1, 2024.

Nevada City, CA, August 8, 2024 – Telestream, a provider of workflow automation, media processing, and distribution solutions, announced the appointment of Colleen Smith as Senior Vice President of Product and Partner Marketing. Reporting to Rhonda Bassett-Spiers, CEO, Colleen will oversee the go-to-market strategy and execution, driving revenue growth and enhancing the market presence of Telestream's products and services.

New York City, NY, USA – July 24, 2024 – After an election by the membership, the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) welcomes seven new Directors for three-year terms beginning July 1:

Lake Geneva, WI, July 17, 2024 - Isotropic announced the appointment of  Steven Calice as Deputy Director of Complex Maritime. With over 30 years of dedicated experience in VSAT and maritime communications, Steven is set to play a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships within Isotropic’s maritime sector according to the company. During his16-year tenure at MTN Satcom, he was at the forefront of pioneering advanced technologies for the defense industry. 

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,  July 10, 2024 - The Board of Directors of satellite operator Arabsat, has announced the appointment of Bader R. Bahaian as the Vice President of Marketing and Customer Services.

Denver, Colo., July 10, 2024 - Imagine Communications has appointed international media industry executive Don Durand to the position of senior vice president of global sales for its ad tech business. In his new role, Durand will lead the worldwide sales strategy and customer engagement initiatives for Imagine’s market-leading ad tech portfolio.

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Asheville, N.C., July 10, 2024 – AvL Technologies owner and founder Jim Oliver announces the retirement of GuyClerici, AvL’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the appointment of Shannon Smith to Chairman of the Board. Mr. Oliver semi-retired in 2022 and appointed Guy Clerici as CEO. Mr. Clerici served as interim CEO during this transitional period and while a new Chairman of the Board was selected.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia., July 8, 2024 – NEO SPACE GROUP (NSG)  has announced the appointment of international telecoms industry veteran Martijn Blanken as its new group Chief Executive Officer (CEO).