Michel Azibert, Deputy CEO at Eutelsat. Photo: Eutelsat

[Via Satellite 06-18-2014] Eutelsat has expanded the role of Deputy CEO Michel Azibert to include commercial and development activities under his responsibility as of June 23, 2014. He succeeds Jean-François Leprince-Ringuet, chief commercial officer at Eutelsat, who will become special advisor to the CEO.

“With commercial activity now placed under the stewardship of Michel Azibert, and a tightened management structure, we will more than ever focus our energies on enhancing the quality of service we provide our customers, expanding our user base, and seizing opportunities presented by an evolving business environment,” said Michel de Rosen, chairman and CEO of Eutelsat.