At CommunicAsia 2014 in Singapore, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Terry Bleakley, SVP-Asia Pacific, Intelsat on their plans for the region and their Ultra HD live demo at  the show.

At CommunicAsia 2014 in Singapore, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Markus Fritz, Director of Commercial Development and Strategy of Eutelsat on their plans for the region.

EM Solutions, a Brisbane-based designer and manufacturer of broadband satellite communications equipment, has announced the appointment of Gary Shmith as its new Global Director of Sales and Marketing.

Eutelsat Communications announced the appointment of Yohann Leroy as Chief Technical Officer, succeeding Raphaël Mussalian who will continue to contribute his experience to Eutelsat as Special Advisor on Technology Strategy reporting to Michel de Rosen, Chairman and CEO.

Irdeto today announced the appointment of Richard Scott as SVP of Sales and Marketing. His new role with Irdeto will encompass strategic planning for key accounts, new business acquisition, developing new growth opportunities, leading Irdeto’s global sales and marketing team.

Boeing has named Craig R. Cooning president of its Network & Space Systems (N&SS) businesses, effective immediately. Cooning succeeds Roger Krone, who took a position at another company.

Aireon LLC, developer of the world's first space-based global air traffic surveillance system, has appointed Cyriel Kronenburg as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the company. Effective Monday, June 23, Kronenburg will join Aireon to lead the global sales and marketing efforts and support the adoption of space-based ADS-B surveillance services by the world's air navigation service providers (ANSP) and airlines.

Artel Video Systems today announced the appointment of Kevin Ancelin to the newly created position of Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Based in Jacksonville, FL, Ancelin brings more than 28 years of experience in the broadcast industry.
 

MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today the promotion of Alex Tan from Sales Director to Senior Sales Director – Telecoms & VAS (Asia Pacific). In his new role, Alex will continue to lead the Asia-Pacific Telecoms sales team with focus on growing MEASAT’s business across the region.

Eutelsat Communications announced  changes in the  management structure with Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO, taking commercial and development activities under his direct responsibility as of June 23. He succeeds Jean-François Leprince-Ringuet who becomes special advisor to the CEO.