Archives: Board of Directors

Yo Shimizu is General Manager, Singapore Branch, Asia Regional Headquarters at SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (SJC). Yo started his career in 2001 at Space Communication Corporation, which later became SJC, and was engaged in Sales and Business Development in the domestic market as well as US/APAC area. Prior to his current role, he was President & COO, JSAT International Inc. (JII), US subsidiary company owned by SJC and recently as President & CEO of JSAT Beyond Innovation, newly established company under JII for the Pelican earth observation business. He has been in satellite industry for over 20 years.

Nozomu Takaki currently works as Business Development Lead at Space Systems Division, Mitsubishi Electric Corp. HQ in Tokyo. He previously served as Technical Advisor specialized for national security programs of QZSS (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System) at National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Gov. of Japan. Takaki’s overseas assignments include procurement engineering in U.S. (2015 – 2018). He has worked for more than 10 satellite programs.

Vaibhav Magow, vice president at Hughes, leads the company’s broadband systems sales effort in the Asia Pacific, Middle East/Africa, Europe, and Russia/CIS regions. Vaibhav works closely with satellite operators, mobile network operators, and national and local government agencies to tailor and implement high-performing and efficient satellite solutions to help connect the unconnected and enable enterprise digital transformations.

A satellite communications and IT professional with more than 25 years of experience, Vaibhav has held positions of increasing responsibility in sales, product development, marketing, and program management over the course of his career. Prior to joining Hughes in his regional role, Vaibhav focused on the Indian satellite market at Hughes Communications India, Ltd. (Hughes India).

Vaibhav earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Pune. He speaks frequently at regional industry conferences.

Ronald has gathered over twenty-five years of experience in leading extensive international project teams to successful outcomes, mostly in Air Traffic Management, Air Defense and Battlefield Surveillance, before moving into the position of Sales Director for Asia with Thales Alenia Space in 2018.

Dual citizen of Canada and France, he is based in Asia (Singapore, then Bangkok) since 2005.

Parisuthi Jinamornphongs, also known as Tom, serves as the Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at THAICOM. With over 20 years of experience in the satellite industry, Tom has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and innovation. Since joining THAICOM in 2003, he has successfully spearheaded market access initiatives and forged local partnerships across more than 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific region as part of the IPSTAR broadband satellite project.

In his current role, Tom provides strategic guidance to the company’s management, enabling informed decision-making and fostering the development of THAICOM’s core business. His efforts are focused on optimizing the monetization of the company’s satellite and orbital slot resources.

Tom holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New Haven in Connecticut, USA, and a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Oregon, USA. He has further honed his leadership and digital economy expertise through the Digital Economy Leadership Training Program – Digital CEO#6 at the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA) under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society in 2023, and the Harvard Leadership Development Program offered by Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning in 2019.

Paul Mattear is the Head of Global Satellite, Aerospace, and Satellite Solutions at Amazon Web Services, where he drives cloud adoption and provides strategic direction across a diverse portfolio of global SatCom accounts. His work spans traditional GEO satellite operators to cutting-edge MEO and LEO enterprises, leveraging cloud technology, AI, and machine learning to innovate satellite communications infrastructure. Paul’s efforts enhance connectivity for telecommunications firms, mobile network operators, and media content producers, solidifying AWS’s leadership in the aerospace and satellite sectors.

Before AWS, Paul held leadership roles at Kymeta and Intelsat and served 22 years in the United States Marine Corps, culminating as Presidential Communications Officer. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and three Master’s degrees with specializations in Telecommunications and Business Administration, underscoring his technical expertise and strategic insight. Recognized as a visionary leader, Paul is driving AWS’s satellite communications and AI/ML initiatives, shaping the future of global connectivity and cloud innovation in the aerospace industry.

Rizwan Parvez is currently Senior Director at Intuitive Machines through its acquisition of Lanteris Space Systems (formerly known as Maxar Space Systems). He is focused on Business Development for Commercial and U.S. Government Civil Space pursuits.

He joined Intuitive Machines after serving as Chief Technology Officer & founding Vice President of Engineering for BridgeComm (formerly known as BridgeSat), a start-up focused on commercializing free-space optical communications across space, airborne and terrestrial applications. Previous to that, he has held positions analyzing commercial low-Earth & emerging markets and has led engineering teams across various disciplines supporting the design, integration, testing, launch and operations of GEO communication satellites.

He is currently a Board Member of the Asia Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) and was a founding Board Member of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Society of Space and Satellites Professionals International (SSPI), which was established to facilitate the bridging between ‘New Space’ and ‘established Space’. Rizwan holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Duke University.

Dr. Anggoro K. Widiawan is currently CTO of PT Telkom Satelit Indonesia. Previously he was the Head of Telkom 3S project and the Head of Satellite Business & Technology Transformation in PT Telkom Indonesia, Tbk. He holds PhD degree in Wireless Communications from the University of Surrey, United Kingdom. He has been in satellite industry for over 20 years.

Daniel KIM is the Head of Global and Maritime Business Group at KTSAT, bringing over 20 years of experience in the satellite and telecommunications industry. He has successfully led major satellite projects and expanded KTSAT’s global presence, with a focus on both international and maritime communication solutions. As a board member of APSCC, Daniel plays an active role in shaping the satellite and space industries across the Asia-Pacific region, combining his technical expertise and leadership skills.