Americas Markets - Executive Moves


IRVINE, Calif., January 7, 2026

Terran Orbital, a Lockheed Martin Company and a leading manufacturer of satellite solutions, announced today the appointment of Michael Vishion as vice president of program management. Vishion reports to Peter Krauss, chief executive officer

Cologne, January 5, 2026

Qvest, a global leader in media-focused services, announced today the appointment of Thorsten Sauer as CEO of Qvest Group GmbH. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving the company’s strategic development and transforming the strong internationalization of recent years into an integrated organization with a clear focus on profitable growth. Thorsten Sauer will assume operational responsibility on January 15, 2026, succeeding Peter Nöthen as CEO. 

​Canso, Nova Scotia, Canada, January 5, 2026

Maritime Launch Services Inc. (Cboe CA: MAXQ, OTCQB: MAXQF) today announced the appointment of Melissa Quinn as Vice President, Spaceport Operations, a key leadership role as the company intensifies development and preparations for Canada’s first orbital launches from Spaceport Nova Scotia.

Ballasalla, Isle of Man, December 18,  2025 

The Space Data Association announces that Diana McKissock, Director, Space Domain Awareness Partnership and Coalition Engagement (SPACE) Office is posthumously awarded the 2025 T.S. Kelso Space Safety Award. The award was presented to Diana’s family by Space Data Association Chairman, Joe Chan at the DoD Commercial Satcom Workshop being held in Crystal City this week

Plano, Texas. Dec. 16, 2025

Airbus DS Government Solutions (ADSGS) today announced a significant leadership transition. After a distinguished career spanning over 45 years in the satellite communications industry, Chris Morris has announced his plans to retire as President & CEO at the end of January 2026. Brandon Stadler, the company’s current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed as his successor. 

Chandler, Ariz. December 11, 2025

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Mary Jane Raymond as an independent director, effective December 11, 2025. Following Raymond’s appointment, the Board consists of eight directors.

New York City, December 10, 2025

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today announced the eighth annual 20 Under 35 list, spotlighting rising stars age 35 and under whose achievements are shaping the future of the space and satellite industry. These honorees will be recognized at SSPI’s inaugural Night of Excellence on March 24, 2026 during Satellite 2026, produced by Via Satellite magazine.

Singapore, December 9, 2025

The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) announced the election of two newly elected Board Directors, K. Aravamudhan, Executive Vice President, Public Policy & Legal, JioStar and Vivek Couto, Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director, Media Partners Asia. Their extensive experience and deep understanding of the media landscape will bring valuable insights to AVIA’s strategic direction and industry advocacy efforts.

Reston, Va., December 08, 2025

SES Space & Defense, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A., named Joanne Isham to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Isham joins Billy J. Bingham and Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret) on the SES Space & Defense Proxy Board.

London, UK, December 1, 2025

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), together with its UK Chapter, SSPI UK, held its  annual Better Satellite World Awards Dinner in London, celebrating individuals whose leadership, vision, and commitment have made a profound contribution to the UK satellite and space sector as well as organisations driving progress and positive impact across the global satellite industry.