GVF, the leading global association of the entire satellite industry ecosystem has announced that following the forthcoming departure of Secretary General David Meltzer, Irina Petrov, GVF’s Vice President for Marketing & Membership, has been appointed as Acting Secretary General, effective 24 May 2023.
Mr. Meltzer, based at GVF’s Washington, D.C. Office has served as Secretary General since 2018, leading the association in promoting the satellite industry through its wide range of functions, including regulatory advocacy, technology and business training and related webinars. Ms. Petrov has served as GVF’s Vice President for Marketing & Membership since 2019 and during the last four years has contributed significantly to the success of the association’s initiatives, notably the highly acclaimed GVF Webinar Series, expansion of training programs and vigorously supporting the members.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Arunas Slekys, Chairman of the GVF Board of Director’s since 2008, said “On behalf of the Board and all GVF members, numbering over 50 of the satellite world’s leaders, I’d like to thank David for his many contributions in strengthening the voice of our industry and wish him the very best in his future endeavours. The appointment of Irina Petrov as Acting Secretary General is worthy recognition of her leadership and numerous contributions in expanding our membership and advocacy programs.”
“I sincerely appreciate the support of GVF’s members, Board, and most importantly my colleagues at GVF these last four and a half years”, said Mr. Meltzer. “I am very proud of the new member services we have provided during my tenure such as our webinar series and online training tools with much of the credit going to Irina Petrov. I leave with great confidence in Irina and GVF.”
In accepting the appointment, Irina Petrov said, “I am honoured to have been given the opportunity to lead GVF and to further build on its extraordinary legacy. Our focus will remain on growing the awareness of how satellite positively impacts people’s lives and supporting our members in advancing their business interests across the entire satellite industry.”
Ms. Petrov will continue to be based at GVF’s London headquarters.
GVF is the only global non-profit association of the satellite industry. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in London, it brings together organizations from around the world representing the satellite ecosystem that are engaged in the development and delivery of satellite technologies and services for consumers, commercial and government organizations worldwide. GVF’s aim is to facilitate expanded access to satellite-based connectivity solutions globally, which is achieved through regulatory, policy and spectrum advocacy; training and certification; product quality assurance; and collaboration with user groups and other satellite stakeholders. For more details contact GVF.
