Eutelsat has named former TeleDanmark executive Eva Berneke as its new CEO.
Berneke will take over from Rodolphe Belmer, who is leaving the Paris-based satellite operator for information technology firm Atos.
She joins Eutelsat from Danish IT and software company KMD, specialising in IT solutions and services for the public and private sector, and now part of the NEC Group. During her tenure she oversaw the transformation of KMD from a mainly government service provider to a modern, digital company competing in both the public and private sectors.
During her time at TDC, the former TeleDanmark, Belmer was as Head of Strategy and Head of the company’s Wholesale Business division.
Commenting on the appointment, Eutelsat chairman Dominique D’Hinnin, said: “I am confident Eva is the right person to lead Eutelsat’s transition towards the connectivity businesses by executing its telecoms pivot and leveraging its investment in OneWeb.”
Eva Berneke added: “I am hugely excited to join Eutelsat at this compelling stage in its development. As one of the world’s leading satellite operators, Eutelsat’s innovation track record, its exceptional suite of in-orbit assets, and its solid financial position, mean it is strongly positioned to be among the successes in the Space Sector in the years ahead.”
Berneke also sits on the boards of groups Lego and Vestas Wind Systems.
