Astra names Hölzle as CMO

SES Astra has appointed Norbert Hölzle as chief commercial officer. Hölzle is currently CEO of Astra affiliate ND SatCom and will take over the sales and marketing responsibility for the media business across all markets served by Astra.

Before joining ND SatCom in 2009, Hölzle held senior executive positions at Deutsche Telekom and O2. He replaces Alexander Oudendijk, who joined Astra in 2002. Oudendijk will consult for SES on different topics.