Satellite Executive Briefing invited executives from the main manufacturers of satellite antennas to participate in a virtual roundtable and we received responses from the following companies: Tony Wilkey, Senior Vice President- AvL Technologies; Drew Klein,Vice President-C-COM Systems; Roni Stoleru, VP Antenna Products-Gilat Satellite Networks; Brian Billman, VP Product Management-Isotropic Systems; Dave Helfgott,CEO-PHASOR; and Bill Milroy, Chief Technology Officer-ThinKom Solutions, Inc. Follows are excerpts of the exchange:

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) a leading provider of products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Lisa Lesavoy as a Director.

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.

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.

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: 

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 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.

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.

The 2020 NAB Show Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) will feature a keynote conversation with WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt on Sunday, April 19 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. In a Q-and-A with Variety Business Editor Cynthia Littleton, Greenblatt will discuss opportunities for WarnerMedia and plans for the newly aligned sister companies HBO, TNT, TBS, truTV, Otter Media and soon-to-launch HBO Max.

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.