Euroconsult, the leading global consulting firm specializing in space markets, announced the recipients of its 12th Annual Awards for Excellence in Satellite Communications on the occasion of the World Satellite Business Week, its annual senior executive event, the 19th edition of which took place in Paris from Sept. 14 to 18. These annual awards recognize companies and their management for their outstanding accomplishments in the satellite sector. Winners are chosen by a panel of industry experts from Euroconsult, SpaceNews, and SatelliteFinance who assess candidates using rigorous qualitative[1] and quantitative[2] criteria.
This year’s award categories and winners are:
– Global Satellite Operator of the Year: SES
– Strategic Transaction of the Year: EMC
– Regional FSS Operator of the Year: RSCC
– Newcomer Satellite Operator of the Year: ARSAT
“These actors, through their innovation, strategic leadership and performance have all had an exemplary impact on the satellite industry over the past year,” said Pacôme Révillon, CEO of Euroconsult. “Euroconsult and our fellow jurists find it to be very gratifying to be able to honor their achievements during the World Satellite Business Week.”
The distinguished winners share their thoughts
Global Satellite Operator of the Year
SES, Karim Michel Sabbagh, President & CEO
“On behalf of my colleagues and SES, we are honoured to be awarded ‘Operator of the year’ by Euroconsult. At SES, my colleagues and myself are relentlessly working towards our vision to be the foremost worldwide provider of satellite enabled communication services and an indispensable contributor to global digitalization.
Thanks to the essential advantage of the GEO and MEO satellite constellations of SES and O3b, we are able to offer an entirely scalable, versatile and hyper efficient network topology to our customers worldwide.”
Strategic Transaction of the Year
EMC, Abel Avellan, CEO
“The EMC team is thrilled to receive the award for Strategic Transaction of the Year,” said Abel Avellan, founder and CEO, EMC. “Through our acquisition of MTN, we are proud to now own and operate the most advanced global mobility platform in the world. This transaction brought the industry’s leaders together to deliver an exciting offering exceeding the needs of our expanded, diverse customer base as a result of the transaction.”
Regional FSS Operator of the Year
RSCC, Yuri Prokhorov, Director General
“For RSCC and for me personally, this award is a great honor. Over the last three years our company has been busy replenishing our satellite fleet, with five new satellites in service and another scheduled to be launched. We have also worked hard on developing infrastructure and enhancing services. We are committed to our fundamental principle that relations with satellite operators and our customers should be built on a mutually beneficial partnership. And that is what accounts for our good revenue dynamics in 2014.”
Newcomer Satellite Operator of the Year
ARSAT, Matias Bianchi, President
“We are proud to receive this award on behalf of all the Argentinians. It’s an honor for all us at ARSAT, to have this kind of consideration by the industry, which in addition to the launch of ARSAT-2 by the end of this month, confirms that we are on the right path and that a promising future is ahead of us. We thank Euroconsult very much, as well as SpaceNews and SatelliteFinance, for their recognition as well as the rest of the industry that have supported our technical development in the last years.”
[1]Innovation, strategic decisions, impact.
[2]Financial performance indicators, such as EBITDA and revenue growth or subscriber growth.
World Satellite Business Week
The World Satellite Business Week is the unique executive meeting place for the global satellite business. It includes Euroconsult’s flagship event, the Summit for Satellite Financing. The summit brings together over 130 top-level speakers and 800 senior executives from the fixed, mobile and broadband satellite industry and the financial community. Top business leaders participate in this must-attend summit to discuss strategy, make deals and strike partnerships. www.satellite-business.com
About Euroconsult
Euroconsult is the leading global consulting firm specializing in space markets. As a privately-owned, fully independent firm, we provide first-class strategic consulting, develop comprehensive research and organize executive-level annual summits for the industry. With 30 years of experience, Euroconsult is trusted by 600 clients in over 50 countries. Euroconsult is headquartered in France, with offices in the U.S., Canada and Japan. www.euroconsult-ec.com
About SpaceNews
For 25 years, SpaceNews has provided decision-makers throughout the industry with timely and comprehensive space and satellite news, giving them the competitive intelligence they need to succeed. Covering the centers of power and finance throughout the industry, SpaceNews provides a critical perspective that decision-makers rely on. In print or on-line, we provide news, commentary and analysis that make us the leading source of information for the space professional on every major continent. Whether it’s the latest trend in military space capabilities, the next space mission, breaking developments in satellite telecommunications or pending launch schedules, SpaceNews keeps them informed. For more information, visit: www.spacenews.com
About SatelliteFinance
SatelliteFinance provides exclusive information and analysis on the critical business issues impacting the global satellite industry; from operators through to antenna and satellite manufacturers, launch providers, insurers, and investors. Our subscribers stay informed with in-depth articles from our expert journalists on the critical financial and strategic aspects of the commercial space industry. SatelliteFinance provides clarity on complex deals for CFOs, heads of strategy, investment bankers, lawyers, consultants, and investors. A subscription to SatelliteFinance includes the monthly print edition, weekly email edition, and access to the full online collection. www.satellite-finance.com
