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Interview with Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager for Global Invacom

London, UK, November 6, 2025--At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Gavin Cox, R&D Engineering Manager for Global Invacom.  Click here to view the video.

 

 

Interview with Patrick Rayermann CEO of XTAR

London, UK, November 6, 2025--At the Global Milsatcom 2025 Conference and Exhibition in London, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Patrick Rayermann, CEO of satellite operator XTAR on his views on the military satellite market.  Click here to view the video.

 

 

Eutelsat appoints new Chief Financial Officer

Sébastien Rouge.jpgParis, France, November 5, 2025 - Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced the appointment of Sébastien Rouge as its new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Group’s Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Fallacher. This appointment will be effective 1stFebruary 2026.

 

 

Maxime Verrière is appointed Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer of Arianespace

Paris, France, October 21, 2025 - Arianespace announces the appointment of Maxime Verrière as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. He also joins the company's Executive Committee. He will be responsible for structuring Arianespace's strategy and overseeing its implementation. He will lead key transformation projects for the company, particularly in the area of innovation.

 

Hispasat Appoints Manuel Sansegundo as the Group's new Technical Director

Manuel Sansegundo.jpgMadrid, Spain, October 15, 2025--Hispasat has appointed Manuel Sansegundo as the Group's new Technical Director. Sansegundo, who was previously responsible for the company's European IRIS2 secure communications program, has held various positions in Hispasat's technical department since joining in 1991. As Flight Segment Manager for the past 22 years, he has led the technical aspects of all the company's missions, including launch-related activities, satellite control centers, and flight dynamics.

Arianespace CEO Martin Sion Will Step Down after the End of his Term

Evry, France, October 8, 2025--ArianeGroup announces that Martin Sion will not seek the renewal of his term as CEO which end in March 2026. Until the end his term, Martin Sion will remain fully committed to his role according to the company. A successor will be appointed by the ArianeGroup Board of Directors in due time.

SES Appoints Joseph Cohen to Board of Directors

Luxembourg, September 26, 2025 – SES today announced the appointment of Mr. Joseph Cohen, Co-Founding Partner of Trilantic Europe, to its Board of Directors effective immediately. This appointment is part of SES’s ongoing commitment to regularly review and strengthen the composition of its Board with diverse expertise and industry experience, ensuring the company is well positioned for future growth and value creation.

Video Interviews with Key Satellite Executives at World Space Business Week 2025, Paris France

Paris, France, September 17, 2025--At the World Space Business Week in Paris, France Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with satellite executives including  Mark Dickinson, CTO of Neo Space Group and Mahdi Nazari Mehrabi, Group CTO-Northtelecom Group.Click here to view the videos.

 

 

Interview with Ralf Mayr,CEO and Muhamed Ibrahim, Deputy General Manager for R&D of RF Design

Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 20, 2025--At the IBC 2025 Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Satellite Markets and Research Editor-in-Chief Virgil Labrador spoke with Ralf Mayr, CEO and Muhamed Ibrahim, Deputy General Manager for R&D of RF Design.  Click here to view the video.

 

Space42's Ali Al Hashemi Elected Chairman of GSOA

Ali Al Hashemi.jpgAbu Dhabi, UAE, September 17, 2025: Space42 (ADX: SPACE42)  announced that Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of its Space Services unit, has been elected Chairman of the Board of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA). Al Hashemi becomes the first Emirati to assume the Chairmanship, building on a distinguished career in satellite communications.