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Boeing Names Craig Cooning President of Network & Space Businesses

St. Louis, Mo.,July 1, 2014 -- 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 Names Cyriel Kronenburg as VP-Sales and Marketing

McLean,Va., June 24, 2014--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 Appoints Kevin Ancelin as VP-Sales & Business Development

Westford, Mass., June 24, 2014 — 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.

PSSI VP Joseph Kitrell Passes Away in Hong Kong

Hong Kong, June 21, 2014--PSSI Global Services LLC, unfortunately and suddenly lost a key staff member and valued friend—Joseph Kittrell, vice president of flyaway and international operations. Kittrell suffered a fatal heart attack while working on an event in Hong Kong. He was 66 years old.

MEASAT Promotes Alex Tan to Sales Director

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, June 16, 2014–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.

 

PCCW Appoints New Managing Director

Hong Kong, May 30, 2014-- PCCW has announced the appointment of Srinivas Bangalore Gangaiah as its Group Managing Director effective from July 14th. Srinivas will succeed George Chan, who will retire from his position as the Group Managing Director of PCCW following completion of his contract with the company on July 7.

 

New Globecomm CEO Gives First Interview Since the Company's Acquisition

Hauppauge, NY, May 21, 2014 - In his first interview since taking the helm as CEO of Globecomm Systems, Inc. in February, Keith Hall discusses the company’s acquisition by Wasserstein & Company in December 2013 and outlines a new direction for the global company.  Based in Hauppauge, New York, Globecomm maintains a far-flung group of offices outside North America, including locations or facilities in the Netherlands, South Africa, Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan.

SpeedCast Annouce Key Board Appointments

Hong Kong, May 13, 2014--SpeedCast announced the appointment of Michael Malone as a non-executive Board Director and the appointment of John Mackay as Chairman of the Board.  John Mackay is current SpeedCast Board Member and former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of TransACT Communications Pty Ltd.

Signalhorn CEO Robert Kubbernus Elected to the Board of Directors of the WTA

Backnang, Germany, May 8, 2014 – The World Teleport Association recently announced the election of Signalhorn’s Robert Kubbernus to its Board of Directors.

 

GAPSAT Appoints Mark Rigolle as CFO

Hong Kong, April 14, 2014--GapSat announced the appointment of Mark Rigolle, as Chief Financial Officer.  Rigolle is  a seasoned industry veteran, having previously held the senior roles of CEO of O3b and CFO at SES.