Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Felix Damiba as the new Managing Director of Africa. Damiba, who was previously the Sales Director at Comtech EF Data, will be responsible for business developments as well as the management of sales and operations for the African market. Tom Choi, Chief Executive Officer of ABS, said, “We are delighted to have Felix join us at ABS. Felix brings more than 30 years of experience in the industry and will demonstrate strong … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite appoints Felix Damiba as Managing Director of Africa
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APSCC honours top satellite execs
Seoul – The Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) has awarded the Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia-Pacific Award to Thomas Choi, CEO of Asia Broadcast Satellite, and the Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Han Hwangbo, President of Space Technology Group Inc., during the 9th annual APSCC Awards at the APSCC 2012 Satellite Conference & Exhibition in COEX, Seoul, Korea. The APSCC awards are presented eaAPch year to individuals and organisations whose contributions … [Read more...] about APSCC honours top satellite execs
Asia Broadcast Satellite announces new senior execs
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Willy Chow as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Samuel Wong as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In his new position, Chow will spearhead commercial activities and will work closely with the Chief Development Officer on business development initiatives and CFO on financing activities. Chow previously served as the company’s CFO. Meanwhile, as the new CFO, Wong will be responsible for the overall finance and accounting functions … [Read more...] about Asia Broadcast Satellite announces new senior execs
ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
San Diego – Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.’s subsidiary Kratos Integral Systems International, Inc. (Kratos ISI) has been selected by Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) to provide turnkey ground segment solutions for ABS’ Subic Space Center and teleports. The solution will include using Kratos ISI’s EPOCH Integrated Product Suite (IPS) Fleet Management System as well as the Monics carrier monitoring system from SAT Corporation, also a Kratos company. Kratos ISI … [Read more...] about ABS selects Kratos to support the ABS-2 satellite system programme
Da Vinci Learning launches in Asia
Berlin – Television channel Da Vinci Learning, one of the educational TV brands owned and operated by Da Vinci Media GmbH, has been launched in Asia through the Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) platform. The channel, which features a mixture of entertainment and educational programmes for the whole family, commenced airing on April 15 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand. Da Vinci Learning's programmes make complex subjects, ranging from physics and chemistry to … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Learning launches in Asia
Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
Hong Kong – Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) has appointed Scott Sprague as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this new position, Sprague will be responsible for managing the global sales, marketing, and operations of value added services. Prior to joining ABS, Sprague was Senior Vice President, Global Sales for SES. During his tenure at SES, he was responsible for global revenue, led a sales team and built a portfolio of businesses for media, enterprises and customers around the globe. ABS … [Read more...] about Scott Sprague oversees ABS global sales
