In addition to Working Groups, GSOA has more focused Regional Groups covering Africa, Americas, APAC, CIS, Europe and MENA These groups are dedicated to addressing the unique regulatory challenges and opportunities within their respective regions, while working towards common goals. They foster collaboration with key stakeholders, including governments, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders. Their key activities include advancing the industry agenda, engaging policymakers in-country or regionally to help shape favourable policy frameworks, responding to national and regional consultations, hosting regional workshops, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering tailored training programs.
Africa
Co-Leads: Kevin Eisenhauer, Intelsat
Co-Leads: Temitope Yoosuf, Nigcomsat
Co-Leads: Amr Ashour, Eutelsat
AMERICAS
Co-Leads: Gabriela Lago, Echostar
Co-Leads: Ryan Johnson, Viasat
Co-Leads: TBC
APAC
Co-Leads: Alex Orange, Omnispace
Co-Leads: Marta Fuente, Eutelsat
Co-Leads: Tommy Chee, SES
CIS
Co-Leads: Sitara Mehdiyeva, Azercosmos
Co-Leads: Andrey Kirillovich, Intersputnik
Co-Leads: Ivan Zaitsev, Amazon
EUROPE
Co-Leads: Cecil Ameil, SES
Co-Leads: Esther Riobo, Hispasat
Co-Leads: Fabrice Barbedette, Eutelsat
MENA
Co-Leads: Mohaned Juwad, Intelsat
Co-Leads: Michael Essam, Nilesat
Co-Leads: Zeina Mokaddem, Viasat