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Herndon, Va., August 18, 2022--To shed light on the role that satellite technology plays in the energy markets, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jean Michel Rouylou,  Head of Enterprise Market,  ST Engineering iDirect.

New York, NY, August 17, 2022 – Telstra has named Eric Dalessio as Vice President, Customer Service Delivery, for the Americas, responsible for driving digital transformation and business growth across the region while playing a key role in redefining the Telstra customer experience.

Melville, NY,  August 10, 2022 --Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Chairman Ken Peterman President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Michael Porcelain effective immediately.  Porcelain has also resigned from Comtech’s Board of Directors. Porcelain will be available to assist in the transition as needed.

London,  August 4, 2022 – MetaBroadcast, the UK’s leading metadata specialist, today announced the appointment of Jamie Mackinlay as CEO. Mackinlay is a proven media tech business leader, with significant experience in creating, mentoring and managing high-performing teams.

New York City, August 3, 2022--SSPI-WISE (SSPI Women in Space Engagement) announced the results of its election, which took place over the final week of June. The membership of SSPI-WISE has appointed the following six new women to officer positions:

Melville, NY, July 25, 2022-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that it has elected current independent director Ken Peterman as Chairman of the Board, effective July 22, 2022. Mr. Peterman will succeed Fred Kornberg, who is retiring as Chairman. Mr. Kornberg will also not stand for re-election to the Board and will step down as a director immediately preceding the next annual shareholder meeting.

Brussels, Belgium,  July 19, 2022--Former SES ASTRA CCO Alexander Oudendijk has been named  the new President of  neXat, the world’s first satellite capacity aggregation platform. Oudendijk brings more than 30 years’ experience in the satellite industry, including more than eight years as Chief Commercial Officer at SES ASTRA. Prior to that Oudendijk was Managing Director at Hughes Network Systems Europe.

Houston, Tx., July 13, 2022 — Speedcast today announced the appointment of Andres Angelani to its Board of Directors. The board addition is part of Speedcast’s continued focus on software-defined network solutions across the energy, enterprise, and commercial and passenger maritime markets it serves.

Boca Raton, Fla., July 11, 2022--Terran Orbital Corporation (NYSE: LLAP), today announced the appointment of Jonathan Siegmann as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. Mr. Siegmann will lead Terran Orbital’s investor relations, M&A, and venture efforts among other development initiatives. 

Tukwila, Wash., June 23, 2022 – LeoStella, a specialized satellite constellation design and manufacturing company, has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Mike Kaplan as vice president of business development. Kaplan will bolster LeoStella’s new business and customer efforts.