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Kayhan Space Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Matthew Shouppe.pngLafayette, CO.  February 23, 2023 -- Kayhan Space announced today it has named Matthew Shouppe as Chief Commercial Officer to lead sales, marketing and product strategy for the company. The announcement comes as Kayhan Space prepares to expand its product offerings in response to an increasingly congested space operating environment.

 

SIG Appoints New Directors from Intelsat and Micro-Ant

Ledbury, UK, February 21, 2023 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced that Intelsat has become a Director Member. Longstanding Board Member, Angela Wheeler, has been appointed as a Director, representing Intelsat. Dasha Tyshlek of Micro-Ant also joins the board, replacing Mark Steel, formerly of Micro-Ant.

Anokiwave Adds Semiconductor Industry Veterans to its Management Board

Boston, Mass.,  February 7, 2023 - Anokiwave, Inc., a manufacturer  of highly integrated silicon ICs for millimeter-wave (mmW) ICs, today announced the appointment of two prominent semiconductor industry executives to its Board of Directors and Advisors. The new board members are both accomplished executives with strong technology, management, financial, and strategic growth experience in the high-technology market.

Riedel Communications Promotes Rick Seegull to SVP Technology and Business Development, the Americas

Rick_Seegull.jpgWuppertal, Germany, January 27, 2023 — Riedel Communications today announced that Rick Seegull has been promoted to the role of SVP technology and business development for the Americas. Seegull was previously the VP of system consulting for the Americas, where he managed the team of system consultants and project engineers to design, install, and support numerous innovative installations throughout the Americas. In his new role, Seegull will be responsible for the overall direction of Riedel within the Americas, with respect to technology and business development. He will focus on technology trends and the future direction of Riedel Communications, working closely with customers, channel partners and the product management team.

PSSI Hires Jason Caldwell as New Project Manager

pssi_welcomes_new_project_manager_to_team_26837.jpgBurbank, Calif. January 26, 2023 - PSSI Global Services, a live event management, transmission, production and connectivity provider serving clients across the globe, has welcomed Jason Caldwell to its team as a project manager in the company’s Strategic Television division.

 

Wade Albright selected as director of Alaska Satellite Facility

Wade photo.jpgFairbanks, Alaska. January 24, 2023 - Wade Albright has been named director of the Alaska Satellite Facility at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.

 

 

Tim Kienberger Appointed CEO of LeoStella

Tim_Kienberger_LeoStella_CEO.jpgTukwila, Wash. January 24, 2023 --LeoStella, a U.S.-based specialized satellite design and manufacturing company, has appointed aerospace and technology industry leader Tim Kienberger to succeed Mike Hettich as CEO. Hettich has retired from LeoStella after leading the company since 2019.

 

 

Astroscale Ltd. Appoints Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director

Andrew_Faiola_400x400.jpgOxfordshire, UK, January 24, 2023 – Astroscale Ltd., the UK and European subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. a satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability provider, announces Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director, effective immediately.

Orbital Assembly Names Ascent Solar CEO Jeffrey Max to its Board of Directors

Jeffrey Max.jpgHuntsville, AL., January 23, 2023 - Orbital Assembly (OA), developer of automated and habitable space platforms today announced that Jeffrey Max, serial tech entrepreneur, investor, and chief executive officer (CEO) of Ascent Solar Technologies (NASDAQ: ASTI) has joined its board of directors.

 

 

Riedel Taps Longtime Powerhouse, Marcus Wheelwright, for the Role of Vice President of Customer Success, the Americas

Riedel-Marcus_Wheelwright.jpgWuppertal, Germany January 19, 2023 Riedel Communications today announced that Marcus Wheelwright has joined the company as vice president of customer success for the Americas. In his new role, Wheelwright will manage customer success operations for the Americas, increasing customer satisfaction by creating frictionless experiences for customers throughout their journey with Riedel, including initial demos, training, delivery, and post-sales support.