Kuala Lumpur – MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. (MEASAT) announced that Dr. Ali R. Ebadi, MEASAT Senior Vice President – Space Systems Development, was selected as the winner of the Via Satellite Excellence Award 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was bestowed to Dr Ali in recognition of his contribution to the development of Malaysian and Global satellite industries.
Dr. Ali is a world-renowned satellite expert with over 30 years’ contribution to the satellite industry. Dr. Ali has been with MEASAT since its inception in 1992, leading the company’s spectrum management and satellite procurement activities. Dr Ali has also served in various roles at the ITU, currently a member of the ITU Radio Regulatory Board.
“It is a great honour to receive this prestigious award from Via Satellite,” said Dr. Ali. “It has been my privilege to serve the satellite industry and I look forward to continue contributing to its long term success.”
Via Satellite’s Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Dr Ali in March 2014 at the Satellite Conference and Exhibition, Washington DC.
