Issue 3 2020

CEO MONTHLY / ISSUE 3 2020 27 Outstanding Track Record Orbit Communication Systems appoints Dany Eshchar as CEO. Orbit Communications Systems Ltd., a leading global provider of maritime and airborne satcom terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and mission-critical airborne audio management systems announced the appointment of Dany Eshchar as CEO, effective from March. Mr. Eshchar most recently served as Deputy CEO for the Israel- and US-based Aeronautics Group, a leading provider of unmanned vehicle solutions for the defense and security segments. At Aeronautics he led Sales, Marketing and Business Development efforts, overseeing substantial revenue growth as the company expanded to serve over 75 international customers. Prior to his 15-year career with Aeronautics, Mr. Eshchar headed R&D projects for the Israel Navy. He holds a Bachelors in Engineering from Israel's Technion Institute of Technology and Masters degrees from both Technion and the University of Michigan. "Dany brings an outstanding track record as a senior executive, combining an R&D and international business development background with proven success in running diverse and multi-disciplined organisations," stated Itzhak Gat, Orbit's Chairman. "He brings the right experience and leadership to guide Orbit as it brings new products to market and further expands its international reach." "I have long appreciated Orbit's ability to develop innovative and timely solutions, across an impressive range of defense and commercial platforms," noted Mr. Eshchar. "I thank Mr. Gat and the Board for the opportunity to lead Orbit during this exciting and transformational period in our industry, and to ensure our market- leading innovation is combined with unmatched customer experience."