SES AMERICOM, an SES Company (Paris:SESG)(LuxX:SESG), 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 endeavors. The company is on track to
grow in each of its market sectors, thus maintaining its industry
leadership in North America."
About SES AMERICOM www.ses-americom.com
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, recognized 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 defense
agencies of the U.S. Government.
SES AMERICOM is an SES company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock
Exchange: SESG). 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. Additional
information on SES is available at: www.ses.com
