EMEA Markets - Executive Moves


Elche, Spain, June 5, 2026

PLD Space, an international space transportation company, has appointed Candace Johnson, one of the most prominent and influential figures in the global space industry, as a new independent board member.

Madrid, Spain, June 3, 2026

GMV has appointed Ricardo Sáenz Amandi as Defense and Security General Manager. Previously Defence and Security Programs Manager, Sáenz Amandi brings 30 years of in-sectorexperience at GMV. Throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in overseeing the division’s flagship programs and cultivating relationships with clients and institutions in Spain and internationally.

 

Renens, Switzerland , May 28, 2026

SWISSto12 today announced the appointment of industry leaders to support the company’s next phase of global expansion.  Mike Kaliski will assume the role of Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), transitioning from his position as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for HummingSat.   Alongside Kalinski's appointment, SWISSto12 appointed José Toscano as Head of Government Affairs and Richard Franklin as Strategic Advisors, with a mandate to deepen government affairs and partner relationships.  

New York City, May 6, 2026

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced the election of four new members to its Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning April 1, 2026. They include Juliett Bayliss, Sales Director UK, Globecast;  Gianluca Baldassarre, SVP, Line of Business Satellite Communications, Telespazio, SVP, International Marketing & Sales, Leonardo Space Division;  Adam Godwin, Head of Satellite, Telstra International and  Christine Lawson, Vice President of Business Development, Kymeta.

Edinburgh, UK, May 4, 2026

Bright Ascension, a provider of advanced space software solutions, announced that John Baughn has been appointed Chief Executive Officer following a period in an interim CEO capacity during a leadership transition. The appointment forms part of the company’s succession planning following this period of interim leadership.

London, UK, April 29, 2026

SatVu, the UK-based provider of high-resolution thermal intelligence from space has announced the appointments of Hanna Steplewska and Matthew Harrison to accelerate commercial operations following the successful launch of HotSat-2.

London, UK, April 21, 2026

IBC today announced the appointment of Tim Banham as its first Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), a newly created role that reflects the organization’s continued focus on delivering long-term value and strengthening engagement across the global media, entertainment and technology community.

New York City, April 21, 2026

The World Teleport Association (WTA) today announced that Will Mudge of Speedcast has been named Chairman of its Board of Directors. Will serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading Speedcast’s global TechOps organization. Will has responsibility for the strategy, selection, testing and implementation of all technology platforms across Speedcast, while also providing direction for all operations and global infrastructure activities across the globe.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 9, 2026

The Board of Directors of Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIFcompany and Saudi Arabia’s leading commercial space services provider, today announced the appointment of Eng. Haithem Mohammed Mojil Alfaraj as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NSG. He will assume his responsibilities on April 9, 2026, succeeding Martijn Blanken, who has led the company since its inception.

Jacksonville, Fla., April 7, 2026

Star Catcher, the company building the world's first orbital power grid, has appointed Camille Bergin as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). While serving as founder and CEO of Modulate Media, the technical marketing firm behind Star Catcher's 2025 industry-defining brand and website refresh, Bergin also acted as Fractional CMO at Star Catcher since November 2024. Bergin will now take the helm as full-time CMO, leading Star Catcher's full-stack marketing and communications to accelerate brand awareness, market adoption, and category leadership in orbital energy utilities.