The European Satellite Operators Association Appoints New Secretary General.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- The Board of Directors of the European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Satellite Operators' Association (ESOA ESOA Enterprise Service Oriented Architecture (branch methodology) ESOA Entomological Society of America ) today appointed Ms. Aarti Holla-Maini as the association's new Secretary General. Based in ESOA's Brussels office, Ms. Holla-Maini will manage and represent the association on a day-to-day basis, succeeding Mr. Fulvio Sansone. As Secretary General, Ms. Holla-Maini will work to generate and strengthen awareness of the benefits of satellite-delivered services with key decision-makers, fostering the necessary political, industrial, trade and regulatory environments to ensure the global availability of these services. Dan Goldberg, ESOA chairman and chief executive officer of New Skies Satellites, said, "Ms. Holla-Maini's background and experience in the satellite domain, and in working with various European institutions, will ensure that the views and objectives of our association are effectively communicated to policy makers so that they understand the critical role satellite technology plays in the European and global communications infrastructure. "ESOA members contribute significantly to Europe's global pre-eminence in the satellite services sector. In 2003, our members achieved revenues in excess of EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 3.5 billion from capacity on board the more than 100 in-orbit satellites operated and/or commercialized by them, and maintained a workforce of more than 4,700 people. Our business accounts for close to 50 percent of the activity of the 35,000 people working for the European space industry at large, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the space industry's association Eurospace. ESOA members' satellites are used to deliver data, voice, Internet and video signal distribution services globally, including delivery of services - directly or indirectly - to more than 100 million European homes." In accepting the post, Ms. Holla-Maini said, "I am delighted to be given the opportunity to further the work of the European satellite operators. Connectivity and communication have become invaluable aspects of the daily lives of nearly every European. As the providers of such vital services, it is the responsibility of both operators and governments to ensure that as many people across the continent and around the globe can enjoy their benefits at an affordable cost. As Secretary General, I plan to put my experience in satellite systems and European affairs to work to make a real difference in contributing to the impact that satellite services can make on peoples' lives." Ms. Holla-Maini has substantial experience in the aerospace industry, most recently representing the joint-venture company Galileo Industries in Brussels and working with European institutions in preparing the Public Private Partnership scheme for the EUR 1.6 billion Galileo project. Prior to this, she was a project manager working on new satellite ventures at EADS EADS European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.V. EADS Expeditionary Air Defense System (USMC) EADS Extended Air Defense Systems EADS Environmental Assessment Data System EADS Echelons Above Division Study in Munich, Germany. Ms. Holla-Maini holds a Masters of Business Administration from HEC HEC Hautes Études Commerciales HEC Hautes Etudes Commerciales (French) HEC Higher Education Commission (Pakistan) HEC Hydrologic Engineering Center (Davis, CA) France and speaks five languages. In 1995, she qualified as a solicitor solicitor, in English law, person duly admitted to practice before the supreme court of judicature. He is the agent of the person whose suit he handles, and is distinguished from a barrister, who argues cases before the judge (see attorney). in the United Kingdom. Ms. Holla-Maini resides in Brussels. About ESOA and its members European satellite operators established ESOA as a non-profit organization A non-profit organization (abbreviated "NPO", also "non-profit" or "not-for-profit") is a legally constituted organization whose primary objective is to support or to actively engage in activities of public or private interest without any commercial or monetary profit purposes. to promote their shared interests in 2002. Its full members are Eurasiasat SAM, Europe*Star Ltd, Eutelsat S.A., Hellasat, Hispasat S.A., Inmarsat Ventures plc, New Skies Satellites N.V., Nordic Satellite A.B., SES GLOBAL S.A., Telenor Plus Holding A.S., and Telespazio S.p.A. Supporting members of ESOA are Arianespace and Alcatel Space. ESOA is based in Brussels and membership is open to those organizations involved in satellite communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. . For additional information, please visit www.esoa.net or contact: Aarti Holla-Maini Secretary General European Satellite Operators Association 20th Floor, Bastion Tower 5 Place du Champ de Mars B-1050 BRUSSELS Tel: 00.32.2.550.3575 aholla@esoa.net |
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