DUBLIN, Aug. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar
Mobile Limited, a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:
SATS), has appointed Dr. Peter
Couch, a veteran with 15 years industry experience and a
successful background in strategy and policy, as its new Director
of Policy and Regulatory Affairs for Europe. Peter will report to Jennifer A. Manner, senior vice president of
regulatory affairs.
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In his position, Couch will be responsible for EchoStar Mobile's
European Union (EU) regulation and policy initiatives and act as a
key representative before the member states and the EU, as well as
international organisations such as the International
Telecommunications Union, the European Telecommunications Standard
Institute (ETSI) and the European Conference of Postal and
Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT).
Previously, as Vice Chairman of Broadcast Networks Europe, Peter
was instrumental in obtaining a successful outcome for the
terrestrial broadcast operators at WRC15. In addition, for more
than 10 years Peter successfully represented the British
telecommunications company, Arqiva, from a policy and regulatory
perspective, both in the United
Kingdom and in Europe.
"Peter's in-depth knowledge of regulation and policy in
Europe, coupled with his vast
experience in the telecommunications and aerospace industry makes
him a tremendous asset for EchoStar Mobile," said Manner.
About EchoStar Mobile Limited
EchoStar Mobile Limited,
a subsidiary of EchoStar Corp., is a mobile operator providing
connectivity across Europe.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,
EchoStar Mobile provides access to a hybrid satellite and
terrestrial network enabling enhanced mobile voice and data
communications for consumers, government agencies and businesses.
For more information, visit EchoStarMobile.com.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is
a premier global provider of satellite and video delivery
solutions. Headquartered in Englewood,
Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is
a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its
EchoStar Satellite Services, EchoStar Technologies and Hughes
Network Systems business segments. For more information, visit
echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.