Aviat Networks appointed Stan Gallagher as interim CEO. Gallagher has served as the company's chief operating officer (COO) and principal financial officer since June 25, 2018, and will continue to hold those positions. Michael Pangia, Aviat's president and CEO and a director of the company, resigned to pursue other opportunities.

TCCA’s Young Engineer of the Year, Angelene Koid from Motorola Solutions Penang research and development center in Malaysia, plans to attend a U.S. conference as a result of her award in the 2019 International Critical Communications Awards.

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) awarded the 2019 Richard DeMello Award to Barry Luke, NPSTC deputy executive director from 2012 to July 2019. The DeMello award is presented to one individual in public-safety communications who has demonstrated the highest levels of personal and professional conduct and performance in the local, state and national public-safety communications arena.

Airbus appointed Andrew Forbes as the new head of the Middle East and North Africa region of Secure Land Communications. He replaces Selim Bouri, who has moved to another position within Airbus.

David Stehlin was named CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). Stehlin succeeds Wes Johnston, who after leading the association the past few years, is joining his family as they relocate to Hawaii.

Sonim Technologies revised its financial guidance for fiscal 2019 and appointed Bob Tirva as interim chief financial officer (CFO).

Damm Cellular Systems appointed Stuart Will as regional sales director. He will be based in France.

Southern Telecom, a subsidiary of Southern Co., appointed Steve Laufersweiler as the company’s newest carrier account executive. He will manage existing customers, identify new business opportunities within the competitive telecom marketplace, close sales transactions, analyze the market, develop and manage new business development plans, and build long-term business relationships.

Damm Cellular Systems appointed John Gorrell as U.S. regional sales director based in Denver.

AT&T executive Jeff McElfresh was named CEO of AT&T Communications, replacing John Donovan, who announced his retirement last month. McElfresh will lead AT&T’s largest business unit, AT&T Communications, a global telecom firm serving 100 million mobile, broadband and pay TV customers in the United States, and millions of business customers, including nearly all of the Fortune 1000.