Dan Goldberg, the CEO of Telesat, has been elected the chair of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA).
At the same time, Eva Berneke, CEO of Eutelsat, was also elected co-vice chair, alongside Ali Al Hashemi, CEO of Yahsat, who was appointed earlier this year.
Following the recent combination with Global VSAT Forum (GVF), GSOA is now the only global association in the satellite industry to include members from all segments of the satellite ecosystem.
Dan Goldberg said: “As the satellite industry continues to expand and innovate at an unprecedented rate, GSOA provides a critical platform for satellite operator collaboration and ensuring that together, we have a unified voice in shaping the future digital ecosystem. Recognising the importance of satellite technologies operating in harmony to meet global connectivity goals, I’m honoured to be GSOA’s next chair as we collectively advocate for the satellite sector at the upcoming ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23)”.
Eva Berneke added: “I am delighted to assume the vice-chairmanship of GSOA, only months after Eutelsat re-joined the revamped association. Eutelsat wants to play an active role at a time of major transformational changes in the industry, with a booming connectivity market, breakthrough innovations, and a considerable increase in the number of players involved. I am glad to be part of a renewed leadership team for GSOA on the eve of a very important event for our industry, WRC23”.
Isabelle Mauro, DG of GSOA, said: “I am looking forward to working with Dan, Eva and Ali on strengthening the association’s mission at this very exciting time of rapid innovation and growth for the satellite industry. I would like to thank Rajeev and Neil for their leadership and guidance through the window of transformation for our organisation.
“We will continue to strengthen our advocacy efforts as we strive with one voice to leverage the enabling power of satellite communications, to enable a connected future that delivers growth and prosperity to the entire global population”.
