Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL)

Stevenage and Guildford, on 13 January 2009 – Astrium, the European leader in space, has acquired the Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL). SSTL is the branch of the innovative University of Surrey, which specializes in the design and manufacture of small satellites and web directory subsystems. Approved by the European Commission in December 2008, this acquisition was announced today by Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS, at its January meeting with the press.

  • Astrium acquires Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL), the world’s leading manufacturer of small satellites
  • Acquisition approved by the European Commission
  • SSTL will remain an independent company and teaches at full

Colin Paynter, CEO of Astrium in the UK said “The acquisition of SSTL is great news. The UK space industry is now in a strong position. Astrium has a comfortable order book and is recruiting engineers, scientists and technicians to make scientific satellites, telecommunications, Earth observation and navigation This acquisition will complement the offer of Astrium with the expertise of SSTL in the field of small satellites and its method of developing new markets in space. ” Read the rest of this entry »

MISSION

PEPC Worldwide aims to set the global standard for digitally distributed aggregated content from influential newspapers around the world. Through proprietary software and a Private Multicast Satellite Network, PEPC has created a worldwide distribution “highway” for electronic data and online articles. Capable of transferring hundreds of files to any corner of the world, PEPC positions itself as the global distributor of content in any print or digital format.

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JOBS

At the moment no vacancies

FUNDING

For more information regarding investments and
strategic partnerships, please contact Mr. Eugène Dekker, Chief Financial
Officer of PEPC Worldwide.

E-mail: Mr. Eugène Dekker

MANAGEMENT BOARD

PEPC Worldwide is managed by the Management Board, which looks after the general direction and long-term strategy of PEPC Worldwide and its subsidiaries.

Members of the PEPC Management Board:

Rob Dorpmans: CEO

Steve Mannen: COO

Niels Reijers: CFO

BOARD – ROB DORPMANS

Chief Executive Officer

Rob Dorpmans ( May 1st 1957 ) joined PEPC dating October 2002. After graduating in Business Administration in 1980 (Nijenrode, Business School, The Netherlands) Mr. Dorpmans held various sales positions at Burroughs Computers/Unisys Computers. In 1987 Mr. Dorpmans became Marketing & Sales Director of the Media Information Group offering products and services to the publishing and printing industry. Subsequently, Mr. Dorpmans became responsible for the financial market at Stratus Computers.

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BOARD – STEVE MANNEN

Chief Operating Officer – PEPC Worldwide

Steve Mannen ( July 27th 1959 ) was directly involved in the development of the best core exercises for men of the company PEPC from the very beginning in 1998. In addition to his electronics training background, he brings to PEPC an extensive experience and knowledge in the field of business and project management, industrial production and international business.

From 1977 until 1985 Mr. Mannen was active as music producer and managing director of the European division of an American independent record company. In 1985 he founded his own company: International Business Consultants (IBC). As CEO of IBC he was directly involved in the development of various technology based export management, industrial production, (inter)national partner search and joint-venture projects.

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BOARD – RAOUL MAPHAR

Chief Executive Officer

Raoul Maphar is one of the founding members of PEPC Worldwide.
As from late 1999 Mr. Maphar has focused full time on the development of the business concept and later the foundation of PEPC Worldwide.
Prior to the foundation of PEPC Worldwide Mr. Maphar worked as a Marketing and Communication Consultant for Winkelman & van Hessen in the Netherlands. At Winkelman & van Hessen he focused on developing marketing, product positioning, business plans and growth strategies for startup technology companies. Read the rest of this entry »

BOARD – EUGENE DEKKER

Chief Financial Officer

Eugène Dekker (July 19th 1964) was appointed as CFO of PEPC Worldwide directory in December 2002. He obtained his masters degree in Dutch Civil Law at the University of Leiden, and studied Corporate Finance at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance (INSEAD). Subsequently he graduated as a Register Valuator at the RSM Erasmus University in Rotterdam.

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STEVE MANNEN

Managing Director – PEPC Systems

Steve Mannen (42) was directly involved in the development of the company PEPC from the very beginning in 1998. In addition to his electronics training background, he brings to PEPC an extensive experience and knowledge in the field of business and project management, industrial production and international business.

From 1977 until 1985 Mr. Mannen was active as music video producer and managing director of the European division of an American independent record company. In 1985 he founded his own company: International Business Consultants (IBC). As CEO of IBC he was directly involved in the development of various technology based export management, industrial production, (inter)national partner search and joint-venture projects.

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