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Kymeta Appoints Geiling Vice President of Sales

Redmond, Wash., March 3, 2020--Groung equipment manufacturer Kymeta today announced the appointment of David Geiling as Vice President of Sales, Asia Pacific. In this role, Geiling will be responsible for all direct sales and reseller management for Asia Pacific, including India.

 

 

The Switch Hires Robert Szabo-Rowe as New SVP Product Management

New York, NY, March 3, 2020--The Switch the platform for the production and global delivery of live video, today announces the appointment of Robert Szabo-Rowe as Senior Vice President Product Management. In this new role, Szabo-Rowe will take the strategic lead in the creation and delivery of best-in-class products and services across the company’s entire live production and transmission portfolio, driving growth and innovation. He will report directly to Eric Cooney, The Switch’s President/CEO, and work closely with the rest of the company’s senior leadership team.

 

Yann Madeleine joins Globecast as Director of Sales-France

Paris, France, March 3, 2020--Globecast has announced that Yann Madeleine has joined the company as Director of Sales, France and will sit on the company’s Executive Committee. He will join Globecast on March 16th, 2020. Madeleine replaces François-Regis Grenot who has taken up a role in the wider Orange Group.

 

Interview with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager, STN

Ljubljana, Slovenia, March 3, 2020--The teleport business is a dynamic part of the satellite industry. Satellite Executive Briefing spoke with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager of STN, a full service teleport located in Slovenia in Central Europe, who gave us an update on his company and his views on trends in this vital segment of the industry.

 

 

The Next Decade in Space Innovation

by Stuart Daughtridge

This month, Satellite Executive Briefing invited the Chairperson of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) Stuart Daughtridge to share his views on trends in the industry.  Daughtridge is also the Vice President of Advanced Technology for Kratos. He takes a closer look at the revolution taking place in the satellite industry, up in space – and on the ground. Follows are his insights: 

 

 

MSUA Announces 2020 Board of Directors

McLean, Va., February 27, 2020 – Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) today announces its 2020 Board of Directors, Board Leadership, and welcomes three new association members. MSUA is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting satellite mobility innovation and the development of satellite mobility markets worldwide. The association fosters the exchange of news, information, and ideas among mobility providers and users, including those focused on communications, navigation, safety, and other evolving new digital era applications. 

WTA Announces Mauricio Segovia as Teleport Executive of the Year

New York, NY, February 21, 2020 –The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that it will present the 2020 Teleport Executive of the Year Award to Mauricio Segovia, CEO of AXESS Networks at the 25th annual Teleport Awards for Excellence Ceremony and Luncheon on March 10 during the SATELLITE conference in Washington, DC.

NSSLGlobal Appoints Neil Fraser as Director of Defense and Space Programs

Surrey, UK, February 13, 2020--Neil Fraser has just been appointed as Director of Defense and Space Programs at NSSLGlobal. Fraser has made the move to NSSLGlobal to help shape and grow the defense communications side of the business. He seeks to connect his military experience with emerging technology and industry best practice to deliver improvements.

 

SES names Sandeep Jalan as new CFO

Betzdorf, Luxembourg, February 11, 2020--SES today announced the Board of Directors has appointed Sandeep Jalan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company. He will assume the position from May 6, 2020.

 

 

P.J. Beylier Resigns as CEO of Speedcast

London, UK, Feb 3, 2020-The Board of Speedcast International Limited (ASX:SDA) (FRA:7SC) (OTCMKTS:SPPDF), a provider of remote communication and IT solutions,  has accepted the resignation of PJ Beylier as CEO, effective from February 1, 2020.