[Via Satellite 09-29-2015] Measat has appointed Santosh Desai as sales director for the company’s Africa business. In his role, Desai will be responsible for opening new markets in Africa, developing sales channels, and managing customer accounts.

Prior to joining Measat, Desai was head of products for satellite communications, media, and managed services for an India-based global telecommunications company. He has more than 14 years of experience covering international projects, network operations, products, and sales in satellite and media.