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Atlanta, GA, March 10, 2015--Automated playout solutions provider, BroadStream Solutions is strengthening its worldwide operations by bringing in new sales, marketing, operations and R&D experts to further expand its global reach and to better serve its growing customer base.

Washington, D.C., March 7, 2016 – LeoSat Enterprises, an emerging company with plans to launch a constellation of up to 108 low-earth-orbit communications satellites has announced the appointment of Diederik Kelder as Senior Vice President, Corporate and Business Development.  In this role, Diederik will be responsible for all business development activities at LeoSat. 

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 25, 2016–MEASAT Global Berhad announced today the appointment of Dr. Edmund Kong as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. 

Berkeley, Mo., February 24, 2016--The Boeing board of directors has elected Leanne Caret president and chief executive officer of the company's Defense, Space & Security business effective March 1. She will succeed Chris Chadwick, who has announced his retirement from the company.

Luxembourg, February 17, 2016--meanswhat announced the appointment of Wilhelmus van Kuijeren as Chief Executive Officer of meanswhat SA (Pty) Ltd and the opening of a branch office in Johannesburg, South Africa.  van Kuijeren will be heading the South African office in line with the  further expansion of the company’s network to cover Africa.  

Palo Alto, Calif., February 16, 2016—Satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) today announced that Dr. Matteo Genna has assumed the role of Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Genna’s strong systems engineering and product development background, along with his visionary perspective, have advanced SSL’s capabilities, both in its core communications satellite market and in its growth market, with innovations in robotics, small satellites and advanced systems for space infrastructure and exploration.

New York, NY, February 9, 2016-- The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO of SpeedCast, has been named as its 2016 Teleport Executive of the Year. Mr. Beylier will be honored during WTA’s Teleport Awards for Excellence luncheon on March 8 during SATELLITE 2016. 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.

Montreal, Canada, February 3, 2016 – Advantech Wireless, a global leader for High Throughput Satellite (HTS) broadband communications solutions, is pleased to announce that Gregory Litinsky has joined the Company as Regional Vice President for Sales for Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Dob, Slovenia, February 2, 2016 – STN has appointed Anver Anderson aboard as the new General Manager of the company, with responsibility of  implementing on-going and new initiatives including global sales, marketing outreach and team development.