OHB Technology AG : Raymond Pieck appointed General Manager of Antwerp Space

Raymond Pieck has been appointed General Manager for Antwerp Space N.V., a subsidiary of OHB AG (ISIN: DE0005936124, Prime Standard). In this position, he will report to the Board of Directors of Antwerp Space and will be leading the daily operations.

"I am very pleased about Raymond Pieck's appointment as General Manager of Antwerp Space. With this strategic decision we will be able to strengthen Antwerp Space position as an important Satellite subsystem integrator and an equipment manufacturer in Belgium and Europe," says Oliver Salisch, member of the Board of Directors.

Raymond Pieck has been working in the satellite communications industry for more than twenty years holding positions from system engineering, product management director to CEO. He cofounded Newtec America, an American subsidiary of Newtec, Belgium, specialized in bringing high speed satellite modems and broadband access equipment to the market. He brings significant expertise in satellite communications technology, especially in Ka-band spotbeam networks. Additionally he is familiar in managing projects for ESA and the European Union.