MUMBAI: Global satellite service communication provider Intelsat has promoted Linda J. Kokal to senior VP and Treasurer.

Kokal's areas of responsibility and oversight include treasury, risk management, and financial planning and analysis. She joined Intelsat's finance department in April 2006 as Vice President and Treasurer and played an integral role in the capital structuring related to the merger with Panamsat.

Intelsat executive VP and CFO Jeff Freimark says, "Linda has proven herself to be an invaluable member of Intelsat?s new finance team. With this promotion we are delighted to recognize the solid leadership and integration process expertise she brings to our company."