At IBC 2014 in Amsterdam, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Jorg Rockstroh, Senior R&D Engineer, Work Microwave on their new DVB-S2 modulator launched at the show.

At IBC 2014 in Amsterdam, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Satservice Managing Director Michael Ulbricht on the new products they are highlighting at the show.

At IBC 2014 in Amsterdam, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with spoke with Andreas Bernhardt, CEO and Petra Visuri, Head of Product Management and Marketing, ND SATCOM on the latest developments in their company and the new SKYWAN 5G product they are showcasing at the exhibition.

This article includes IBC 2014 Interviews.

MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. announced today the promotion of Yau Chyong Lim from Vice President, Business Development and Strategic Planning to Chief Commercial Officer.  

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’.