Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Vaibhav Magow, VP-International Division, Hughes who spoke on Hughes' capabilities and services as well as his views on trends in the mobile and broadband sectors of the satellite business. He also gave us a preview of what he will be presenting at the Asia Satelltie Businees Week conference to be held in Singapore in June. Click here to download or listen to the podcast.

Datum Systems, a global leader in low size, weight and power (SWaP) satellite and troposcatter modem products names Lou Dubin Vice President of Development and Marketing effective May 1, 2023.  Mr. Dubin will lead the company in expanding its leadership in the backdrop of the industry’s transformation of software defined solutions, global ubiquitous connectivity and multi-orbit satellite and non-line-of-sight communications needs.

The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) announced the appointment of Vishaal Mathur as membership sales representative, augmenting its reach to the space and satellite industry in South Asia. The appointment is part of the organization’s initiative to substantially expand its membership and to strengthen representation in the region.

Telstra’s Finance and Strategy Executive Director Roary Stasko has been appointed as the new CEO of Telstra’s International business, starting 1 July.  

rory-strasko.jpegTelstra Enterprise Group Executive David Burns said he was thrilled to appoint Mr Stasko, who brings a wealth of experience and passion for international markets, to the role. 

In an election taking place over in April, the membership of the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) has appointed Terry Bleakley as APSCC President. The appointment takes effect immediately and continues through the end of April 2025. Bleakley assumes the leadership of APSCC, succeeding Gregg Daffner in the position.

ABS, a global satellite operator, announced today that Ramsey Khanfour has been appointed as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), based at the head office in Dubai, UAE. Ramsey will be a key addition to the executive management team and will oversee global sales and marketing activities to drive the company’s next phase of growth as it navigates new markets, solutions and business models.