Americas Markets - Executive Moves


Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 15, 2019

 ronny-integrasys.jpgIntegrasys today announced it is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific. The company is establishing an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, headed up by a newly appointed Asia-Pacific Sales Manager, Ronny Manurung.

Lake Forest, CA, Jan. 15, 2019

 Chainey-panasonic.jpg​Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has appointed Kimberly Chainey as its General Counsel. Chainey is a legal leader and corporate generalist with over 15 years experience advising senior executives of Fortune 500 companies, venture businesses and government entities.

Tyson's Corner, Va., January 14, 2019

 kerrest.jpgIntelsat announced today that its Chief Financial Officer, Jacques Kerrest, plans to retire. Intelsat said he will continue in his role through the spring until a successor is appointed to ensure a smooth transition of duties.

London, UK, Jan. 14, 2019

Avanti Communications Group announced today the appointment of sales and customer services executive, Libby Barr, as Chief Operating Officer, Customer. Barr will also sit on Avanti’s Executive Committee, effective immediately.

In a newly created role, Barr will report to Group CEO, Kyle Whitehill, and will be responsible for managing the execution of Avanti’s end-to-end customer relationship. She will oversee global Sales, Wholesale, Product Management, Marketing and Commercial.

Houston, Texas, Jan. 8, 2019

 jamie-burnett-12jan2019.jpgRigNet announced today the appointment of retired Adm. James Arden “Jamie” Barnett, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Government Services.

Washington, D.C., January 7, 2019

 bair.jpgThe law firm of Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP (WBK)announced that Chris Bair is joining the firm in the Washington, DC, office. Chris joins WBK after two years with the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) International Bureau Satellite Division where he served as an Attorney Advisor.

, Ljublyana, Slovenia January 3, 2019

 mitja-lovsin.jpgSatellite Markets and Research spoke with Mitja Lovsin, General Manager of STN, a full service teleport located in Slovenia.

Sydney, Australia, January 2, 2019

Speedcast International Limited (ASX: SDA), aprovider of remote communication and IT solutions, today announced that Sebastien Lehnherr is joining the company as Chief Operating Officer.  Lehnherr previously held numerous operational leadership roles at Schlumberger, the world’s leading oilfield services company. 

Friedberg, Germany, Dec. 19, 2018

 bbreuer.jpgBenedikt Breuer will strengthen the AXING Group from February 1, 2019, by joining AXING AG and DEV Systemtechnik GmbH as "International Key Account Manager HFC Networks." This was announced by the two companies who said Breuer’s is activities will comprise technical sales with a focus on global support for cable operators, municipal utilities and system partners.

Hampshire, UK, Dec. 11, 2018

 john-mulroe.jpgSpacePath Communications, a dedicated, European-based, SATCOM amplifier manufacturer and equipment supplier, has announced the appointment of John Mulroe as Business Development Manager, North America.