[Satellite Today 10-10-08] Victor Chavez has been appointed deputy CEO for Thales U.K., the company announced.
    Chavez will replace John Howe, Thales U.K.’s vice chairman, who will retire at the end of January after eight years in the position. Howe will take up the position of non-executive director of the company’s U.K. advisory board.
    In addition, Sam Keayes was appointed vice president of external affairs and strategy for Thales U.K., expanding on his currently role as U.K. strategy director.