AST & Science has named satellite-industry veteran Chris Ivory to serve as chief commercial officer (CCO) and also chief executive officer (CEO) of the newly formed AST & Defense subsidiary.

At the PTC 2019 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Gary Hatch, Satellite Visionary Executive Award winner and now New Space entrepreneur.

Maxar Technologies) Maxar Technologies today announced the appointment of Daniel Jablonsky as President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxar, effective immediately.

Integrasys 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.

​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.

Intelsat 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.

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.

RigNet announced today the appointment of retired Adm. James Arden “Jamie” Barnett, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Government Services.

The 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.

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