Satellite manufactuer Space Systems Loral (SSL), today announced that Michael Gold has assumed the role of Vice President, Washington, DC Operations. Gold, who previously served as Director of D.C. Operations and Business Growth at Bigelow Aerospace, will expand SSL’s Washington, D.C. presence to support the company’s increasing U.S. government business. 

Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Ms. Zhang Yan as its new Vice President, China, to take over the responsibility of Mr. Zhang Hai Ming as he retires from May 1, 2016.

Inview Technology Ltd. today announced that Angélique Boissy, a leading figure in the digital television industry, will be working with the company to spearhead its sales and partnerships initiative and develop Inview’s strategies and customer base globally.

At the Satellite 2013 show in Washington, D.C., Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Hagay Katz, Head of VSAT business, Gilat Satellite Networks on thier new Sky Edge C2 product.

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of two new members of its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2016: Michael DeMarco, Senior Vice President, Operations, Intelsat and Jose Edio Gomes, Technical Director, Hispamar Satélites.

Avi Cohen, CEO of RR Media, was also appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Board.

Mobile Satellite Services operator Thuraya Telecommunications Company, today announced the election of a new Chairman, Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli. Eng. Saleh Al Abdooli, who has served as Chief Executive Officer of Etisalat UAE since 2012, joined Thuraya’s Board of Directors at a Board meeting held today and was elected Chairman.

Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT) announced today that it has appointed Yona Ovadia as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 31, 2016, replacing Dov Baharav, who shall remain Gilat's Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE:I),  today announced the promotion of Skot Butler to President of Intelsat General Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary that provides satellite communications solutions to military, commercial and government customers. Butler, who will begin his new role on April 4, 2016, will continue to be based in McLean, Virginia.

Automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions is strengthening its worldwide operations by bringing in new sales, marketing, operations and R&D experts to further expand its global reach and to better serve its growing customer base.

LeoSat Enterprises, an emerging company with plans to launch a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites has announced the appointment of Diederik Kelder as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development.  In this role, Diederik will be responsible for all business development activities at LeoSat.