[Satellite TODAY 01-25-10] Military satellite communications company Cobham appointed John Devaney independent non-executive director and chairman designate, the company announced Jan. 22.
    Devaney is executive chairman of U.K.-based National Express and non-executive chairman of the U.K. National Air Traffic Services.
    Devaney will take over for David Turner at the conclusion of Cobham’s annual general meeting in May.