MUMBAI: Asian satellite commnuications service provider Asisat CEO Peter Jackson was voted the ‘Satellite Executive of the Year in Asia Pacific’, by the Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC) at the 2006 APSCC Awards Ceremony held in Seoul, Korea.

The award is given to the individual who proves to be a contributor in promoting the satellite industry in the Asia Pacific, an innovator who introduced satellite related new technologies or services to the region, a leader who implemented regional and international cooperation in the satellite industry, also an active executive of a company primarily doing business in the Asia Pacific.

APSCC president Dr. Eui K Koh, said, “Mr. Jackson has over 30 years’ experience in the telecommunications field with the past 13 years dedicated to the satellite community.

"This award recognises Mr. Jackson’s outstanding achievement and contribution to the advancement of the satellite and space related industries in the Asia Pacific region through the leadership in satellite

operation and through his demonstration of vision to the industry."

Jackson says, "It is indeed my great pleasure to accept this Award. I would like to thank the APSCC staff and members for this honour, and more especially, to convey my thanks and appreciation to our staff at Asiasat for their dedication to continually provide exceptionally high quality satellite services."