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AsiaSat, Asia's major satellite operator, has promoted their Director of Business Development and Strategy. She is now the new Vice President of Business Development and Strategy.
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Lara Kwok
Lara Kwok, joined AsiaSat in August 2017 as Director of Business Development and Strategy, and she has now been promoted to Vice President, Business Development and Strategy. This is the result of the retirement of Sabrina Cubbon after 25 years of noteworthy contributions to AsiaSat. You can read Lara's bio here.
Lara brings 13 years of experience in private equity and investment banking, and in her new role, she will identify new business opportunities and drive strong strategic direction for business expansion and development of the company. Prior to AsiaSat, she was employed by The Longreach Group between 2007 and 2015 as Principal of the Greater China investment team and before that, held various positions in global investment banks in New York and Hong Kong. Lara holds a Master of Business Administration degree from MIT Sloan School of Management in the United States.
Andrew Jordan, President and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaSat remarked about her promotion saying they are pleased to see Lara take the helm of their business development and strategy team. Since joining only a few months ago, she has revitalized the strategy and business development of the company, and they are eager to see the new paths and opportunities AsiaSat will be traveling towards as a result.