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GVF Appoints Additional Co-Chair for Working Group’s Expanded Remit

London, UK. March 7, 2023 - GVF, the sole global non-profit association of the satellite industry with members from the entire ecosystem, has announced the launch of its new Technology Working Group.

AvL Technologies Appoints Guy Clerici as CEO and David Bowne as President

Asheville, N.C., March 7, 2023 – AvL Technologies owner and founder Jim Oliver has appointed Guy Clerici as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and David Bowne as President. Oliver is moving toward full retirement this year. Clerici brings more than 20 years’ experience as AvL’s general counsel and business consultant, plus a lifetime of business experience having grown up in a family of product manufacturing leaders to his new role as AvL’s CEO. 

World Teleport Association Names Vivacom’s Vladimir Rangelov as 2023 Teleport Executive of the Year

Vladimir Rangelov.pngNew York, NY, March 6, 2023 - The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Vladimir Rangelov, Director of Broadcasting Services at Vivacom, as the 2023 Teleport Executive of the Year. Vladimir will accept the award at the 2023 Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon on March 14 during the SATELLITE 2023 conference in Washington, DC. The Teleport Executive of the Year award is presented to an individual for demonstrated entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation in the development or operation of a teleport-based business.

 

​​David Kagan, Mark Miller and Joe Spytek to be Inducted into the Space & Satellite Hall of Fame in 2023

 New York City, February 23, 2023–The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced today that, on March 14, it will induct three new members into the prestigious Space & Satellite Hall of Fame.

Kayhan Space Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Matthew Shouppe.pngLafayette, CO.  February 23, 2023 -- Kayhan Space announced today it has named Matthew Shouppe as Chief Commercial Officer to lead sales, marketing and product strategy for the company. The announcement comes as Kayhan Space prepares to expand its product offerings in response to an increasingly congested space operating environment.

 

SIG Appoints New Directors from Intelsat and Micro-Ant

Ledbury, UK, February 21, 2023 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) has announced that Intelsat has become a Director Member. Longstanding Board Member, Angela Wheeler, has been appointed as a Director, representing Intelsat. Dasha Tyshlek of Micro-Ant also joins the board, replacing Mark Steel, formerly of Micro-Ant.

Anokiwave Adds Semiconductor Industry Veterans to its Management Board

Boston, Mass.,  February 7, 2023 - Anokiwave, Inc., a manufacturer  of highly integrated silicon ICs for millimeter-wave (mmW) ICs, today announced the appointment of two prominent semiconductor industry executives to its Board of Directors and Advisors. The new board members are both accomplished executives with strong technology, management, financial, and strategic growth experience in the high-technology market.

Tim Kienberger Appointed CEO of LeoStella

Tim_Kienberger_LeoStella_CEO.jpgTukwila, Wash. January 24, 2023 --LeoStella, a U.S.-based specialized satellite design and manufacturing company, has appointed aerospace and technology industry leader Tim Kienberger to succeed Mike Hettich as CEO. Hettich has retired from LeoStella after leading the company since 2019.

 

 

Astroscale Ltd. Appoints Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director

Andrew_Faiola_400x400.jpgOxfordshire, UK, January 24, 2023 – Astroscale Ltd., the UK and European subsidiary of Astroscale Holdings Inc. a satellite servicing and long-term orbital sustainability provider, announces Andrew Faiola as Commercial Director, effective immediately.

Zero Density Appoints New CEO

Izmir, Turkey. January 18, 2023 - Today Zero Density, a provider of in real-time virtual production and broadcast graphics products, has appointed Ofir Benovici as new Chief Executive Officer. Benovici will oversee the company’s commercial and product strategy, operations, and ongoing geographical expansion. He’ll also manage the company portfolio as Zero Density targets new verticals and markets.