Regional Groups

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: TBC

Co-Leads: Gabriela Lago, Echostar

Co-Leads: Ryan Johnson, Viasat

 

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