Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has announced the appointment of Mohamed Youssif as Chief Operating Office (COO) of ABS and President & Managing Director of the Middle East. As ABS’s Chief Operating Officer, Mohamed Youssif will be responsible for global sales and revenue for the company as well as directly managing business development for the Middle East region.

Mr Youssif previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of YahLive and as the Chief Commercial Officer responsible for sales for Arabsat. He has also held executive positions at ICO Global Communications, Hughes and was the founder of MESAT Consultancy in Beirut.

“We are extremely pleased to have Mohamed on board ABS. His capabilities and knowledge of the industry will vastly improve our global sales performance. Mohamed’s extensive experiences and leadership qualities will be an invaluable asset. We are confident he will lead us in the next phase of our growth of our business and services,” said Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS. Mohamed will be one of multiple Executive Committee members joining ABS this year.”

“As the fastest growing international satellite operator in the world, it gives me great pleasure to be part of such a dynamic team. I look forward to being a part of the great success awaiting ABS,” commented Mohamed Youssif.