“The Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management recognize companies who have made a particularly strong impact on the satellite industry through their vision, growth, profit or innovation,” said Pacôme Revillon, CEO of Euroconsult. “This annual tradition at the World Satellite Business Week allows the industry to celebrate their accomplishment, and the overall success of the industry.” The distinguished winners of the 6th Awards for Excellence in Satellite Management shared their thoughts:
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FSS Operator of the Year — Eutelsat, Giuliano Berretta, Chairman & CEO — “In an industry showing strong resilience during the economic crisis we are delighted to receive this accolade recognizing Eutelsat’s performance in 2008 and over the last three years. With our significant investment program of nine satellites to be launched between 2008 and 2011, and our privileged position for broadcast and broadband applications in Europe and emerging markets, we are confident of maintaining this trajectory of sustained growth.”
- Strategic Transaction of the Year — Astrium Services, Eric Beranger, CEO — “I am honoured to receive this award – as it recognises our vision and strategy in bringing Spot Image into the Astrium Services family to expand our in-house data capabilities and strengthen our downstream services offerings.“
- Regional Operator of the Year — Russian Satellite Communications Company – RSCC, Yuri Prokhorov, Acting Director General Receiving recognition as the best regional operator from Euroconsult, Satellite Finance and Space News is an honor for us, particularly considering the impressive list of contenders. This award motivates us to work even more effectively in order to strengthen the company’s position and realize our future aspirations."
- Earth Observation Operator of the Year — DigitalGlobe, Jill Smith, CEO — “I am pleased to see DigitalGlobe recognized as the best-in-class global provider of commercial high resolution earth imagery products and services. The addition of this award category is a nod to the growing importance of commercial earth observation, and validation of DigitalGlobe's success in expanding and shaping this market.”
- Broadband Satellite Operator of the Year — WildBlue, David Leonard, CEO — "WildBlue is extremely pleased and honored to receive this award. Our focus has been on one thing only providing affordable, reliable broadband service to customers in the rural U.S. It's a testament to the hard work of our entire team to be recognized for our efforts."
- MSS Operator of the Year — Inmarsat, Perry Melton, Chief Operating Officer — "We thank Euroconsult for its vote of confidence in Inmarsat and our great team as we celebrate 30 years of operation. Our new network is complete, as are our funding requirements. We look forward to servicing our global customers in the decades ahead, on land, sea and air, confident in our reliability, where other networks cannot reach."