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MDA Names Michael Rack President, MDA Commercial to Lead Space Systems Product Growth in the New Space Economy

London, July 27, 2018 -- MDA today announced the appointment of Michael Rack to serve as President of the newly-created MDA Commercial division beginning September 24, 2018.

 

 

José Julián Echevarría Named Managing Director of Aerospace for the SENER Group

Madrid, July 6, 2018 --  José Julián Echevarría has been as the new Managing Director of the Aerospace area of the SENER Group,  which now comprises the entire TRYO Aerospace & Electronics group and the previous SENER’s Aerospace business unit.

 

DigitalGlobe Appoints Mike Edwards as Vice President to Provide Strategic Leadership on Defense Programs

Westminster, Colo., July 5, 2018 -- DigitalGlobe announced today that Mike Edwards has joined DigitalGlobe as Vice President, Senior Advisor Defense Programs, to provide strategic leadership on various defense programs, including the company’s work with the U.S. Department of Defense and collaboration with aero-defense companies. Edwards joins the company’s senior leadership team and will report to DigitalGlobe President Dan Jablonsky.

Ina Lui Joins AsiaSat as VP of Business Development & Strategy

Hong Kong, July 2, 2018 – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat – SEHK: 1135) has announced that Ina Lui has been named Vice President of Business Development and Strategy, responsible for driving new business and strategic initiatives for the company.

CASIS Names Joseph Vockley as President and Executive Director

Kennedy Space Center, FL, July 2, 2018 — The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) has named Joseph Vockley, Ph.D., as president and executive director for the organization. CASIS is the nonprofit tasked by NASA to manage, promote, and broker research on the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory.

 

DataPath Appoints New President and CEO

Duluth, Georgia, May 11, 2018--DataPath announced today the appointment of Dr. Sherin Kamal as the company’s new President and CEO. He will officially assume the position June 11. Kamal is an international business executive with extensive experience in driving revenue and profitable growth.

 

Mark Guthrie to Direct KVH Initiatives in Asia-Pacific region

Singapore, May 10, 2018-- KVH Industries has announced that Mark Guthrie has been named KVH’s vice president for the Asia-Pacific region.Mr. Guthrie will oversee all KVH activities in this area, which is of vital importance in the mobile connectivity market. Mobile tech innovator KVH provides connectivity solutions for the maritime market, including global mini-VSAT Broadbandsm services used by thousands of vessels worldwide.

 

Two Executives Joins SSL Leadership Team

Palo Alto, Calif., May 8, 2018-Satellite manufacturer SSL today announced two executives have joined the SSL leadership team to develop growth opportunities for the company’s innovative spacecraft systems and expand the company’s focus on small satellites and Earth observation. Adam Marks is assuming the role of Chief Strategy Officer, and Mark Sarojak will serve as Vice President of Commercial Earth Observation.

AsiaSat Promotes Fred Ho and Fred Vong to Vice President Positions

Hong Kong, May 3, 2018–Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat – SEHK: 1135)announced the promotions of two senior executives to lead the company’s two key technical teams. Fred Ho, Director of Technical Operations, has been promoted to Vice President, Technical Operations while Fred Vong, Director of Engineering, has been promoted to Vice President, Engineering.

Geeks Without Frontiers Appoints David Hartshorn as CEO

Washington, D.C. May 2, 2018 – Geeks Without Frontiers (GEEKS), an award-winning Non Governmental Organization (NGO) focused on addressing global connectivity challenges with a view to closing the Digital Divide and facilitating the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is delighted to announce the appointment of David Hartshorn as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 July 2018.