Arianespace has named Vivian Quenet as its new Managing Director and Head of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, effective 15th February.
Arianespace has named Vivian Quenet as its new Managing Director and Head of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, effective 15th February.
In taking up the position at Arianespace Singapore Pte Ltd, Quenet will be in charge of the development and consolidation of Arianespace’s commercial and government relations across the region, with the focus on ASEAN countries.
Quenet brings nearly 20 years of experience in the satellite communications industry. Prior to joining Arianespace, he spent seven years as Vice President and Managing Director, Asia-Pacific for KVH Industries Pte Ltd, a maritime satellite communications company.
He previously worked for France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communication/Vizada/Marlink, a global provider of satellite communications services; first as Sales Director for Europe, based in Paris for six years, and then as Head of Asian offices and Sales Director for the Asia-Pacific, based in Singapore, also for six years.
Quenet started his career with Bouygues Telecom Entreprises as a corporate sales manager.
In his new role at Arianespace, Quenet takes over for Richard Bowles, who retires after more than 30 years of working with Arianespace. Bowles opened Arianespace’s Singapore office in 1996 and managed it for 22 years.