[SatNews] STM Group, Inc. suppliers of DVB-RCS satellite network systems, announced today the appointment of...

Walter Reichert to the newly created position of General Manager for North America.

Previously, Mr. Reichert held the position of Senior VP and General Manager at Advantech's Advanced Satellite Networks, with prior positions at EMS and Spar Aerospace. "We are pleased to have Walter join our executive team and look forward to his contribution," said Umar Javed, Executive Vice President of STM Group.

"I have spent the past 10-years contributing to the adaption of the DVB-RCS standards for broadband VSAT networks, and am proud to be joining STM, which has clearly demonstrated its commitment and leadership in product innovation and ongoing R&D based on the evolving standards," said Mr. Reichert. In his capacity as GM, Mr. Reichert will have broad responsibility in serving customers' requirements for standards-based VSAT networks.