SES To Create New
Segment Encompassing Two Of Its Satellite Operating Entities
(10 July 2008) SES S.A. today
announced plans to combine SES Americom and SES New Skies to form a new
operating segment of SES.
Robert Bednarek, currently President
and CEO of SES New Skies, will become President and CEO of this new operating
segment.
The SES Americom and SES New Skies satellite fleets will remain
separately owned and operated, and the new segment will continue to be
supported from its current locations and facilities around the world. No major
changes to business operations and market activities are currently
anticipated.
"By creating this new segment and combining the experienced
management teams of SES Americom and SES New Skies, SES will improve its
overall operating performance, while strengthening its competitiveness and
better positioning the company for future growth," said Romain Bausch,
President and CEO of SES. "In addition to the synergies that can be expected,
the new segment will be able to approach its markets with an increased level of
focus and flexibility, while leveraging the power of SES' global fleet to
benefit its current and future customers. This is an exciting new chapter in
the history of SES, and I am confident that Rob is the experienced professional
needed to lead this new segment."
Joining SES in January 2002 as a
recognised satellite industry expert, Bednarek was appointed to the SES
executive committee and has actively participated in the strong growth of the
company. As Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, he was
instrumental in helping to position SES as an industry leader through his
oversight of SES' portfolio of regional holdings and his support of new service
concepts throughout the group. He also led the team that directed the
acquisition and integration of SES New Skies in 2006, before becoming its
President and CEO in 2007.
"Bringing together the talent, capabilities
and resources of SES Americom and SES New Skies is a unique opportunity for SES
to better serve its customers through a diverse and wide-ranging fleet, and to
improve processes and customer support," said Robert Bednarek. "As part of SES,
and in concert with our colleagues at SES Astra, we will also be able to
support our customers' ever increasing and diversified current and future
satellite needs."
About SES
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.
About SES Americom
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 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.
About SES New Skies
SES New Skies offers
satellite communication services to a range of customers including
telecommunications providers, broadcasters, corporations and governments around
the world. SES New Skies has a global fleet of seven satellites in orbit, with
three additional spacecraft under construction (NSS-9, NSS-12 and NSS-14) and
ground facilities around the world. Headquartered in The Hague, the company has
offices in Johannesburg, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Washington,
D.C.
(source: SES)
