Princeton, NJ – May 9, 2008 – SES AMERICOM, an
SES Company (Euronext Paris and
Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG), announced that President and CEO, Edward D.
Horowitz, has resigned from the company to pursue opportunities with Global
Entertainment and Media Holdings Corporation.
Romain Bausch, SES Chief Executive and Chairman of the SES AMERICOM
Board, together with the members of AMERICOM’s Management Committee, will
continue to execute the business strategy until a successor is appointed.
Romain Bausch, President and CEO of SES, said, “Ed was instrumental in
the further integration of SES AMERICOM into the SES family and in developing
new market areas, such as IP-PRIME. We thank Ed for his contribution to SES
over the past three years, and wish him continued success in his future
endeavors. The company is on track to
grow in each of its market sectors, thus maintaining its industry leadership in
North America.”
About
SES AMERICOM
As the leading supplier of satellite
services in the U.S.,
SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime
communications integrators, internet service providers, 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), 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: SESG). SES wholly owns three market-leading
satellite operators, SES ASTRA in Europe, SES AMERICOM in North
America, and SES NEW SKIES which provides global coverage and
connectivity. The company also holds 90%
of SES SIRIUS in Europe as well as strategic participations in 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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Contacts:
Monica Morgan, +1-609-987-4143, monica.morgan@ses americom.com
Yves Feltes,
+352-710-725-311, yves.feltes@ses.com