Stephane Vesval joined the defense and space industry in 1998. He held various positions in industrial operations, project management and business development.

From 2009 to 2018, he was based in Asia heading sales for Telecom Satellites then Airbus Defence and Space portfolio. In 2018, he moved to France and held the position of Vice President for the global sales for Commercial and Export space business.

In 2020, Stéphane Vesval took over the responsibility of SVP Sales & Marketing for Space Systems of Airbus Defence and Space, including Institutional, Defence, Governmental Export and Commercial businesses.

Raymond Chow is AsiaSat’s Chief Commercial Officer. He joined AsiaSat as Vice President, Business Development and Strategy in 2018 and was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of the company on 1 June 2023. 

With over 20 years of professional experience in the satellite industry, Raymond is responsible for the global commercial strategies for AsiaSat and its subsidiaries/associated brands including sales, marketing, solutions as well as new product development to meet ever-changing customer requirements. 

Gregg Daffner is CEO of GapSat, a satellite venture that leases entire in-orbit satellites to satellite operators for use in their orbital slots for interim periods of time, generally until the operator launches its own satellite. Previously Gregg co-founded and was president of Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS).  Gregg is the President Emeritus of the Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC).

Yossi has been with Gilat for over 25 years, serving as VP R&D, VP System Integration, VP Sales Operations, as well as VP Engineering and Operations for StarBand, the first residential two-way satellite Internet service in the United States.

Yossi holds a B.Sc. degree summa cum laude from the Technion, Israel Institute of Technology. 

Peng is the Vice President of Policy & Regulatory at GSOA, where he leads advocacy efforts around spectrum management, licencing, and national policy initiatives. With experience in telecoms, mobile, and satellites, he has advised governments and industry players globally.

Previously at Eutelsat OneWeb, Peng shaped regulatory frameworks for Low Earth Orbit constellations and satellite licensing procedures for WRC-23. At GSMA, he ran a global campaign to improve spectrum licensing conditions for mobile operators.  

Yau Chyong Lim is MEASAT’s Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he oversees the management of the company’s business and operations.

Yau has more than 25 years of experience in the satellite industry, with wide-ranging expertise across multiple sectors including sales and marketing, business development, network, engineering and commercial operations.

He holds an MBA in Finance from Keele University, Staffordshire, UK and a BSc in Microelectronics & Physics from Campbell University, North Carolina, USA.

As leader of the firm’s Transportation and Space Group in Washington, D.C., Dara’s practice involves representation of satellite operators, aerospace manufacturers, launch services providers, communications companies, banks, private equity firms and hedge funds in debt and equity offerings, project, structured and vendor financings, mergers & acquisitions, financial restructurings and in negotiating commercial contracts. He also advises on regulatory, sanctions, anti-corruption, national security and export control matters.

Alexis leverages his broad spectrum of skills and his passion for space to help clients get the global picture, develop strategies, and overcome entry barriers. He has been supporting regulations, policy, and spectrum matters since the early 2000s, when he started as a spectrum engineer. 

Alexis holds a Master of Engineering in optics and electronics from the University of Montpellier, together with a Master of Science in Engineering in Information and Telecommunication Science and Technology from Telecom SudParis.  

As CEO, Katherine drives the company’s position as the world’s largest commercial provider of satellite spectrum and exceptional bespoke consultancy services in spectrum regulatory and market access matters. 

With a background in the space industry, Katherine previously worked on the deployment of satellite and terrestrial technologies to austere environments for military, civil, and commercial initiatives. Katherine serves as Chairwoman of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI), mentors through the Techstars Starburst Space Accelerator and Space Generation Advisory Council, and supports the ITU’s Girls in ICT initiative.  

Kenichi Shimotsuma is General Manager of Asia Regional Headquarters and Regional Director of Singapore Branch at SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SJC)

Shimotsuma started his career in 1997 at Japan Satellite Systems Corporation, which later became SJC, and was engaged in Network Operations, Communication Engineering and Global Business. Prior to his current role, he was General Manager of Mobile Business Division responsible for marketing activities for maritime and aero customers. He has been in satellite industry for over 25 years. 

Mark Ramsey is the Chief Commercial Officer for Space Machines Company, an Australian start-up who is developing Roadside Assistance in Space. Mark is a space industry professional with nearly 20 years’ experience in a diverse range of technical and leadership roles, including roles at Sitael, Thales Alenia Space, Lockheed Martin and NewSat. Mark is also a Director at the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and is the former Chair of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics Adelaide Section. 

Peter B. de Selding is Co-founder and Chief Editor of SpaceIntelReport.com, a website covering space business issues that began publishing in January 2017. Prior to that, he was Paris Bureau Chief for SpaceNews for 25 years, covering satellite telecommunications, commercial Earth observation and the launch-services and satellite manufacturing sectors.

With over a decade immersed in the IT sector and three-plus years focused on New Zealand’s telecommunications landscape, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges users face in understanding the technical intricacies of technology. My experience extends to addressing internet connectivity challenges in NZ, especially in remote areas lacking mainstream technologies. Collaborating with the Ministry of Education, I’ve worked to address these issues, deepening my understanding of the crucial role of connectivity.

Louis Boswell is the Chief Executive Officer of Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA). As CEO, his remit is to lead the industry through championing all broad based initiatives that result in a more vibrant and healthy video ecosystem. This includes being at the forefront of industry research, supporting evolving business models, understanding the role of technology, representing the industry in conversations with regulators and taking a leading role in eliminating piracy.