EMEA Markets - Executive Moves
Krasimir Terziev and Bobby Kirchev, both experienced telecomunications and satellite professionals, are on the executive team of Orbital Connect. Krasimir is Director of Business Development while Bobby is Director of Sales. In a relatively short time built the company into one of the leading channel partners and authorized distributor of global leading hardware manufacturers. Orbital Connect’s product list includes over 3,000 satellite products and RF components, solutions, and terminals, such as Earth station antennas, fixed and maritime VSAT or receive-only antennas, terminals on the move and on the pause, high power amplifiers, modulators, de-modulators, redundant systems, modems, RF products and matrices, RF over fiber solutions, LNBs, BUCs, BDCs, LNAs, among others. Excerpts of the interview with Krasimir and Bobby follows
Melville, N.Y., March 13, 2024
Comtech (NASDAQ: CMTL) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John Ratigan, Chief Corporate Development Officer (CCDO), as interim Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ratigan succeeds Ken Peterman, who has been terminated as President and CEO and will cease to serve on the Board. Peterman’s termination was for conduct unrelated to Comtech’s business strategy, financial results or previously filed financial statements according to the company.
Washington, D.C., March 11, 2024
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) today announced that Hubbard Radio’s David Kolesar and consulting engineer Winston Caldwell are the recipients of the 2024 NAB Engineering Achievement Awards. They will be honored at the We Are Broadcasters Awards, held on the Main Stage of the 2024 NAB Show, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Newport Beach, Calif., March 6, 2024
Media software solutions provider today announced new leadership in the form of Sam Kamel as CEO and Fred Fourcher as Chairman. This marks a return for Bitcentral founder Fourcher, evolving Bitcentral from an essential software platform for nightly news preparation to a leading company in streaming media. Under Fourcher's guidance, Bitcentral will continue to redefine audience engagement, offering scalable solutions from traditional broadcast newsrooms to dynamic streaming online talk shows.
Washington, D.C, March 6, 2024
Hanwha Phasor, a UK-based satellite communications company, has announced two new key hires as part of the business’ expansion into the US market. Richard LePage joins the organization as a Business Development Director, United States Government (USG), and Scott McCobb joins as Hanwha Phasor’s Commercial Director, Aviation – both positions will include a seat on Hanwha Phasor’s leadership team.
World Teleport Association Names AXESS Networks’ Sergey Raber as 2024 Teleport Executive of the Year
New York, NY, February 29, 2024
The World Teleport Association (WTA) today named Sergey Raber, COO and Director of Operations at AXESS Networks, as the 2024 Teleport Executive of the Year. The award will be presented at the 2024 Teleport Awards for Excellence Luncheon on March 19 during the SATELLITE 2024 conference in Washington, DC. The Teleport Executive of the Year award is presented to an individual for demonstrated entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation in the development or operation of a teleport-based business.
Washington D.C., February 7, 2024
Finnish hyperspectral satellite and AI-powered insights company Kuva Space has announced its expansion to the United States, establishing Kuva Space US in Fairfax, Virginia. Jerry Welsh, the former CEO of ICEYE US, joins Kuva Space as a board member and will lead the company’s expansion efforts to become a leading provider of hyperspectral insights to the U.S. Government (USG).
Herndon, VA., February 6, 2024
ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, has announced the appointment of Tami Dias as Senior Vice President of Sales as part of the company’s leadership renewal to sharpen focus on strategic partnerships, customer engagements and growth.
Hook, UK, February 1, 2024
SpacePath Communications, a provider of high-performance satellite uplink amplifiers and associated equipment for the global SATCOM market,announced the appointment of Eric Schmidt as vice president for sales and marketing, North America.
Cypress, CA., February 1, 2024
Mission Microwave Technologies, LLC, a manufacturer of highly efficient Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Upconverters (BUCs) announces that Alex Fitzgerald has joined the company as Regional Vice President of Sales for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Region.
