Bright Ascension Ltd., a Scottish industry-leading space software technology provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Druken as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Laura Calder as the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO) in an effort to create a stronger commercially-focussed team ahead of the launch of its eagerly-awaited end-to-end HELIX suite of software products. The newly formed leadership team will focus on maximizing business growth opportunities and strengthening Bright Ascension’s position on global markets.

AvL Technologies (AvL) has appointed Jerry Ivester as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Ivester succeeds Tony Wilkey who is retiring from AvL after 15 years with the company.

Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL), a global technology leader, today announced the appointment of satellite communications (SATCOM) and defense technology industry leader John Ratigan as the company’s first Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO).

​​​​​​​(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced that retired U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) announced today the recipients of the industry’s ninth annual Better Satellite World Awards. The awards honour established companies along with disruptive innovators who make the world more prosperous, healthier, better-educated, more sustainable and more inclusive.

​​​​​​​Amidst its ongoing transformative growth and market leadership, Kongsberg NanoAvionics (NanoAvionics) announces today that Vytenis J. Buzas has stepped down from his role of CEO. As the company transitions into its next development phase, both Buzas and the board of directors believe this is the right moment for a leadership shift to ensure sustained success.

​​​​​​​Nextologies, a leading end-to-end video management solutions provider, has promoted Fernando Auñón to Senior Vice President of Sales, Strategic Partnerships and has hired Paul Parente as Senior Vice President of Sales, Global Partnerships.

​​​​​​​Appear, the global leader in media processing and delivery technology, today announces the appointment of Andy Rayner as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this pivotal role, Andy will steer the technological strategy, ensuring Appear remains at the forefront of customer-centric innovation.

​​​​​​​Magnus René, Chairman of the Board of Ovzon AB (publ) ("Ovzon"), has today announced his wish to leave the Board of Directors. The Board has decided to appoint the Board member Regina Donato Dahlström, with broad operational experience from the telecom industry, as the new Chairman of the Board until the next annual general meeting.

​​​​​​​Eur Ing Dr Carol Marsh, OBE EngD CEng FIET, Head of Digital Systems at Scottish satellite communications firm Celestia UK, is one of five engineers inducted into the Scottish Engineering Hall of Fame.  Dr Marsh received the honour at The Institution of Engineers in Scotland 112th annual James Watt dinner on Friday 6th October 2023.