Asia-Pacific - Executive Moves


Hong Kong, November 4, 2020

 tony-chung.jpegSatellite operator Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the appointment of Tony Chung as Vice President, Data Services. In this new role, Chung will be responsible for overseeing the company’s data services operations and infrastructure.

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.

Denver, Colo., October 5, 2020

BridgeComm today announced that Ethan Becker has been appointed as the company’s director of engineering. Becker will direct the engineering advancements for BridgeComm’s OWC solutions, including its managed optical communications array (MOCA) technology systems and deployment of ultra-fast networks.