Charles Hewitt is expected to announce his resignation as Satelli...
Charles Hewitt is expected to announce his resignation as Satellite Bcstg. & Communications Assn. (SBCA) pres. at 2001 Convention & Trade Show in Nashville next week, industry sources said Wed. Speculation about possible resignation of Hewitt and Senior Vp…
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Andrew Paul was rampant on Internet and throughout industry on Tues., and while SBCA had no comment, it issued news release announcing news conference for Aug. 2 at which Hewitt, Paul and Vp Govt. Affairs-Gen. Counsel Andrew Wright and SBCA Chmn. Stan Kozlowski were expected to discuss “directives initiated during the board meeting.” Some sources said Wright was likely candidate to replace Hewitt. Hewitt, Wright and Paul weren’t available for comment. DirecTV spokesman seemed to confirm resignation with statement Tues.: “Chuck will be missed. He did a tremendous job in leading the organization through a time of tremendous change and growth. We are grateful to Chuck and Andy Paul for their dedication to this industry.” Hewitt is scheduled to deliver one of keynote addresses at convention. His departure would mean top 2 lobbying groups for satellite industry would have new leaders. Two weeks ago, Clayton Mowry resigned as pres. of Satellite Industry Assn. (SIA) to become CEO of Washington operation of Arianespace. Change in leadership comes at time when satellite industry faces several critical issues, including constitutionality of must-carry, consolidation of DBS market, terrestrial use of satellite spectrum.