The Global VSAT Forum (GVF) has appointed David Meltzer to serve as its Secretary General with effect on 27 August 2018.
Meltzer brings over twenty five years of experience in the satellite industry, including serving as a board member for both a regional satellite operator and for a mobile satellite operator. Previously, he served for 16 years in various business and legal roles at Intelsat, culminating in serving as Intelsat’s General Counsel and EVP for Regulatory Affairs.
Most recently, Meltzer served as the General Counsel and Chief International Officer of the American Red Cross where he led its legal, international disaster relief and development activities.
“On behalf of all the members and Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome Mr. Meltzer,” said Dr. Arunas Slekys, GVF’s Chairman of the Board.
“He brings a unique mix of industry and non-profit management experience on the international stage and we are confident that he will add significant value to GVF as a leading voice of the rapidly growing satellite industry—a vital part of the telecom and Internet fabric that connects the world.”
