AMERICOM Names Katy Uhl to Lead Human Resource Strategy & Development.PRINCETON, N.J. -- SES AMERICOM SES Americom is a major commercial satellite operator based in the United States. Formerly RCA Americom and GE Americom the company is now (with SES Astra and SES New Skies) one of the principal parts of SES S.A.. , an SES Company, announced that Mary Kathryn (Katy) Uhl has been appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Uhl is responsible for a broad spectrum of human resources requirements including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, organizational development, employee relations and communications, and training and management development. In this role, Uhl will report to Edward Horowitz, SES AMERICOM's President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , and will serve on the company's management committee. On the occasion of welcoming Uhl to the company, Edward Horowitz, President and CEO of SES AMERICOM, said, "Katy's broad human resources credentials in combination with her deep media company experience, make her a terrific fit with AMERICOM and this leadership team." Uhl spent the past five years with Comcast, both at the corporate headquarters leading human resources for the programming division, and at Comcast Media Center (CMC (Common Messaging Calls) A programming interface specified by the XAPIA as the standard messaging API for X.400 and other messaging systems. CMC is intended to provide a common API for applications that want to become mail enabled. 1. ) in Denver where she established a comprehensive HR function to support CMC's bi-coastal staffing and facilities. In the mid-90s, Uhl was responsible for HR strategies, operations and reorganization during the merger of Primestar with DirecTV also located in Denver. Before DirecTV, she served as the HR manager and training leader for the Marriott International Hotel in Denver. Formally schooled in both Organizational Management (M.A. University of Phoenix) and the Arts (B.A. Brooks Institute), Uhl has continually honed her skills earning certificates in several specialized human resources skills including employment law and Meyers Briggs. 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 aer·o·nau·tic also aer·o·nau·ti·cal adj. Of or relating to aeronautics. aer  o·nau and
maritime communications integrators, internet service providers Internet service provider (ISP)Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. , 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 AGS American Geriatrics Society. ), 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 The Luxembourg Stock Exchange (French: Bourse de Luxembourg) is a stock exchange based in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. : SESG SESG Systems Engineering Steering Group SESG Software Engineering Support Group SESG System Engineering Sub-Group ). SES wholly owns three market-leading satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North America, and SES NEW SKIES SES NEW SKIES, formerly New Skies Satellites (NSS), is a Dutch operator of communications spacecraft, owned by SES. On November 30, 1998, the Intelsat 703 spacecraft was transferred to New Skies’ control. New Skies operates this and four other spacecraft. , which provide global coverage and connectivity. The company also holds strategic participations in SES Sirius in Europe, 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 |
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