William Wade, CEO of AsiaSat. Photo: AsiaSat.

[Via Satellite 10-17-2016] AsiaSat President, CEO and Executive Director William Wade is retiring from his post and assuming a new role as senior advisor, the company announced today. The board of directors at AsiaSat has appointed Andrew Jordan as his successor starting Nov. 1; Wade will continue with AsiaSat as senior advisor until March 31, 2017.

Jordan has more than 25 years of experience in the satellite industry, and was the general manager for AsiaSat’s marketing department from 1991 to 1993. He has held executive positions with several satellite operators, and led complex deal negotiations in Asia, Australia, and Europe.