Americas Markets - Executive Moves


Carlsbad, Calif., November 5, 2020

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT) today announced that Viasat’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark Dankberg has become Executive Chairman of the company, a new position. He is continuing in his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Viasat, Inc. The company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Rick Baldridge, has been named President and Chief Executive Officer.

These executive changes went into effect on November 3, 2020.

Petah Tikva, Israel, November 3, 2020

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a provider of satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announces that it has hired BG (Res.) Eyal Zelinger as its Global Defense Vice President and General Manager. The retired Brigadier General from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will head Gilat’s Defense business to maximize opportunities worldwide. Appointment effective December 1st, 2020.

Wuppertal, Germany, Oct. 14, 2020

 glattli.jpgRiedel Communications  announced the promotion of Peter Glättli to Director of Research and Development. Reporting to founder and CEO Thomas Riedel, Glättli will assume responsibility for Riedel's five main development hubs, aiming to advance the company's IP-enabled hardware and software solutions.

October 11, 2020
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Madrid, Spain, October 9, 2020

hereu.jpgThe Board of Directors of HISPASAT, the Spanish satellite communications operator, approved the appointment of Jordi Hereu as the company’s new president yesterday.

October 6, 2020
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New York City, October 6, 2020

The Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) today presented the 2020 Promise Awards to Taylor Kerl of Maxar Technologies, Brittany Zajic of Planet and Brittany Zimmerman of Paragon Space Development. The Promise Awards honor the three top-ranked members of the annual “20 Under 35” list of space & satellite employees and entrepreneurs age 35 and under who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the early stages of their career.

Dubai, UAE, October 1, 2020

 glanzel.jpgQvest Media, a systems architect and consultant in the ICT, broadcast, and media industry, appoints Philipp Glänzel as General Manager and CTO at its Dubai location. Glänzel will complement the management team with a focus on managing all technology-relevant matters and thereby further expand Qvest Media’s strong market position in the MENA region.