Susan Harvey, formerly CFO at Vocality, is moving to the position of CEO. Susan joined Vocality in 2009.  She replaces founding shareholder Julian Bradford, who is stepping down as CEO.

Proactive Energy, has appointed Jean-Robert Barallon, a long-time industry veteran, to the position of Chief Executive Officer. He is based in Houston, Texas. The addition of Barallon to the already strong Proactive Energy management team in Houston with Bob Pritchard as COO and Hakan Parker as CTO, is part of the company's strategic initiatives to drive growth, integration, operational best practices and industry leading customer service.

Universal Space Network (USN) and its Board of Directors today announced the promotion of Erik Eliasen to Vice President of National Security Space Programs for USN, based in Horsham, Pennsylvannia.    

“Since joining USN, Erik has worked diligently to expand USN's presence in the marketplace,” said USN President and CEO John Williams.

Eliasen previously served as Director of National Security Space Programs and Strategy for USN. Most recently, he led USN's effort to win the Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) commercial provisioning study contract.   

Thaicom’s CEO Suphajee Suthumpun has been named ‘Satellite Executive of the Year in the Asia-Pacific’ by the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC). Suthumpun was recognized at the organization’s tenth annual awards ceremony, which took place at the JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, in Phuket, Thailand, as part of the APSCC’s 2014 Satellite Conference and Exhibition, ‘New Landscape For Satellites: Asia and Beyond’.

Aireon LLC, developer and operator of the world's first space-based global air traffic surveillance system, announced that Vincent Capezzuto has joined Aireon as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Engineering for the company.

RigNet today announced that Pål Jensen has been named to the position of vice president - Energy Maritime. Initially based in Oslo, Norway, Jensen will be responsible for leading RigNet's business of providing remote communications solutions to maritime vessels operating in upstream oil and gas around the globe.

International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (TSX:IDC), a broadcast technology provider, announced the appointment of Daniel Thunberg as Vice-President, International Sales. Thunberg will be responsible for growing IDC's business in the EMEA and APAC regions, and will report to Doug Lowther, IDC President & CEO.

Eutelsat Communications (NYSE Euronext Paris: ETL) announces the appointment of Aymeric Genty as Chief Executive Officer of Alterna’TV, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Americas based in Miami.

Research and consulting firm NSR today announced the appointment of Ali Younis to the position of Analyst, Satellite Communications. Based in Washington, D.C., Younis will expand NSR's leading FSS/HTS coverage across all satellite applications and markets.

Echostar announced that DISH Media Sales Senior Vice President, Warren Schlichting, will assume leadership of the company’s programming group effective Oct. 1. Schlichting will succeed DISH Senior Vice President, Steve Swain, who has been appointed Chief Financial Officer for DISH, also effective Oct. 1.