Dubai-based mobile satellite services operator Thuraya has appointed Eric Béranger to its board of directors. Béranger will be occupying the board seat recently vacated by Charles Moore of Lockheed Martin, who retired in March. Ahmad Julfar, chairman of Thurayas board, said: “Thuraya is pleased to welcome Eric Béranger to our board of directors. Erics enormous […]
Dubai-based mobile satellite services operator Thuraya has appointed Eric Béranger to its board of directors. Béranger will be occupying the board seat recently vacated by Charles Moore of Lockheed Martin, who retired in March.
Ahmad Julfar, chairman of Thurayas board, said: “Thuraya is pleased to welcome Eric Béranger to our board of directors. Erics enormous industry knowledge and broad business expertise brings further depth to our board and will help to support Thurayas future initiatives. This is particularly timely and relevant as we are currently engaged in planning for the future and evaluating different strategic options ahead. We look forward to benefiting from Erics experience and contribution for Thurayas continued success. We thank Charles Moore for his contribution to Thuraya over the past few years and wish him the best.”
Béranger founded satellite services provider Astrium Services in 2003. In October 2012, Béranger was appointed CEO of Astrium Satellites, a provider of satellite system solutions, including spacecraft, ground segments, payloads and equipment. He was also chairman of the European Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) until November 2012.
