MEASAT, a supplier of communication and video services to leading broadcasters, direct-to-home (DTH) platforms and telecom operators, has made some key appointments in its senior management cadre.
The satellite communications provider, with a footprint covering 130 countries representing 80% of the world’s population across Asia, Africa, Europe and Australia, has recently launched MEASAT-3d, which will be able to support high-speed broadband with up to 100 Mbps in areas with limited or no terrestrial network coverage in Malaysia, thus effectively narrowing the digital divide in the country for rural consumers.
Ganendra Selvaraj has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer to oversee MEASAT’s Sales, Customer Engineering, Business Development and Corporate Communications functions. Ganendra first joined MEASAT in 2004, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Kansas, USA.
With close to 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Ganendra has performed a broad spectrum of technical and commercial roles within MEASAT leading up to this appointment. As a member of MEASAT’s Executive Committee, he will focus on building the company’s customer base and expanding its commercial activities in support of the group’s long-term strategy.
Another key appointment has been that of Jeevan Rao, Associate Vice-President – Network Engineering & Operations. Jeevan has been with MEASAT since 2008, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Mechatronics) from University Technology Malaysia and Master of Science in Communications & Network Engineering from University Putra Malaysia.
With close to 25 years of experience in satellite communications, broadcast and telecommunications industry, he brings experience in both space and ground segments; video broadcasting and DTH; VSAT and cellular backhaul networks. In his new role, Jeevan will oversee MEASAT’s Service Delivery, Network Management Centre, Remote Site Support, System Development and Information Technology departments.