[Satellite TODAY 11-24-10] Flavien Bachabi has been appointed to head Intelsat’s Luxembourg headquarters office as vice president of business operations and intergovernmental initiatives, Intelsat announced Nov. 23.
    Bachabi will oversee all major business operations, joint venture agreements and regulatory filings. In addition, Bachabi also will be responsible for managing new business activities with inter-governmental entities, development banks and similar organizations. 
    Jon Osler will take over Bachabi’s former position as managing director of Intelsat’s Africa sales team. However, Intelsat said Bachabi will continue to have a role in the African region, supporting major sales initiatives.