Eutelsat America and OneWeb Technologies Announce Leadership Team for Newly Combined Company
Houston, Tex., September 17, 2024 - Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc, operating in combination as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, today announced appointments to its executive team. The team will position the organization for growth as it integrates and expands its low Earth orbit (LEO) and geostationary (GEO) SATCOM solutions for both U.S. government and commercial customers according to the combined company.
“I am pleased to announce our executive team, which sets our newly combined organization up for success as we move into our next phase of growth,” said Kevin Steen, president and CEO of Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc. “With this team, we are well-positioned to deliver innovative multi-orbit satellite communications capabilities to the U.S. government and system integrators, along with select enterprise and broadcast customers, while continuing to provide resilient fixed and mobile SATCOM solutions to support the mission requirements of our customers."
The combined leadership team includes:
Steve Perreault, Chief Financial Officer - Steve will lead all financial management for the combined entity. He initially joined OneWeb Technologies in 2022, after more than 17 years at Thomson Reuters, where he was most recently Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy. There, he held several finance and strategy leadership roles with responsibility for capital allocation, financial planning and analysis, financial systems and corporate strategy. He also previously served as General Manager of two information and software businesses, where he led double-digit revenue growth. Steve’s experience will be key in enabling the combined company to navigate the complex and dynamic nature of the SATCOM market.
Ian Canning, Chief Operating Officer - Ian brings more than 30 years of global satellite communications experience to the organization. He is responsible for leading company operations along with the development of the innovative capabilities and solutions it brings to market. His deep experience in deploying and delivering leading edge SATCOM solutions will ensure the organization is prepared to scale in the transforming SATCOM market. Ian initially joined OneWeb Technologies’ predecessor, TrustComm, in 2012, helping to lead its successful acquisition by OneWeb and transformation into a U.S. proxy company. Previously, he held senior management positions for Stratos Global Corp. and Iridium Communications Inc., Inmarsat, Nortel Networks and Motorola Codex.
Joe Uglialoro, General Counsel - Joe brings more than 20 years of government contracting experience to the team in various roles, including General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. An experienced attorney and executive, Joe will be responsible for overseeing the combined company’s legal functions. His expertise in navigating the complexities at the intersection of telecommunications and serving as a proxy company for the U.S. government will be invaluable to the new organization. Prior to joining OneWeb Technologies in 2021, Joe spent considerable time in the telecommunications sector, including working for global companies such as France Telecom, PSINet and Intelsat General.
Ed Slater, Chief Commercial Officer - Ed brings more than 25 years of experience to the team, where he leads the development and implementation of the sales distribution and marketing strategy. Before joining OneWeb Technologies, Ed served as Director, Government Aviation at OneWeb and, prior to that, held multiple government business leadership positions at Satcom Direct. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the 99th Airlift Squadron supporting the U.S. vice president, cabinet members, DoD leadership and federal agencies. Ed also served In the Presidential Airlift Group (PAG), running communications programs for Air Force One in support of multiple U.S. Presidents. Ed's leadership and SATCOM expertise, combined with his market knowledge and ability to anticipate strategic industry shifts, will benefit the company's customers.
Lesley Rahman, Chief Information Officer - Lesley brings more than 20 years of technology experience to the role, where she is responsible for developing and implementing the organization's overall information technology (IT) and cybersecurity strategy. Lesley’s deep expertise in information security within the market will ensure that the company’s value proposition meets or exceed end users’ expectations. Lesley joined Eutelsat America Corp. in 2020, where she most recently served as SVP of Engineering and Service Delivery. Previously, she held senior-level engineering and IT roles at Intelsat General Corporation (IGC) and Honeywell Technology Solutions. Lesley began her career as a Mission Planning Engineer at ANSER Corporation.
Rodrigo Gomez, Chief Architect - Rodrigo brings more than 25 years of experience to the role, where he is responsible for developing the roadmap for the combined entity’s constellation, ground infrastructure and products. He works with U.S. government and coalition clients and leads EACOWT’s development initiatives for the Eutelsat Group GEO-LEO network. Rodrigo’s extensive industry knowledge is a valuable asset to both the company and its customers. His insight allows him to assess industry shifts at a macro level and ensures a deep understanding of customer requirements, enabling investment decisions to be made with the utmost confidence. Rodrigo initially joined OneWeb Technologies as Vice President of Future Systems in 2022. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Engineering for SES Government Solutions (now SES Space & Defense), and has held multiple leadership roles at OneWeb, COMSAT, TrustComm, Inmarsat Government and others.
About Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies
Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc are a commercial satellite communications (SATCOM) services provider, offering resilient fixed and mobile solutions to the U.S. government and its allies. Operating in combination as a wholly owned independent U.S. proxy company and subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc provide consultative and customer-first solutions with access to a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of 600+ satellites and a global fleet of 35 geostationary (GEO) satellites.
