SES Americom
Announces Change In Executive Management
(9 May 2008) SES Americom, an SES
Company, announced that President and CEO, Edward D. Horowitz, has resigned
from the company to pursue opportunities with Global Entertainment and Media
Holdings Corporation.
Romain Bausch, SES Chief Executive and
Chairman of the SES Americom Board, together with the members of Americom's
Management Committee, will continue to execute the business strategy until a
successor is appointed.
Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES, said,
"Ed was instrumental in the further integration of SES Americom into the SES
family and in developing new market areas, such as IP-PRIME. We thank Ed for
his contribution to SES over the past three years, and wish him continued
success in his future endeavours. The company is on track to grow in each of
its market sectors, thus maintaining its industry leadership in North
America."
About SES Americom
As the leading supplier of satellite
services in the U.S., SES Americom serves broadcasters, cable programmers,
aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, internet service
providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational
institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient
communications and content distribution solutions. The company, recognised as a
major innovator of advanced satellite communications services, operates a fleet
of 15 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service
throughout the Americas. In addition, Americom Government Services (AGS), a
wholly-owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based
communications solutions to both civilian and defence agencies of the U.S.
Government.
SES Americom is an SES company. SES wholly owns three
market-leading satellite operators, SES Astra in Europe, SES Americom in North
America, and SES New Skies which provides global coverage and connectivity. The
company also holds 90% of SES Sirius in Europe as well as strategic
participations in Ciel in Canada and QuetzSat in Mexico. SES provides
outstanding satellite communications solutions via a fleet of 38 satellites in
25 orbital positions around the globe.
(source: SES Americom)
