Americas Markets - Executive Moves


Montreal, Canada, January 12,, 2021

 omar-diab.jpgXipLink, the technology leader in Wireless Link Optimization announced that Omar Diab, based in Dubai, UAE, has joined the XipLink team as the VP of Sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) regions.

Jacksonville, Fla., January 5, 2021

 andrew-rush.jpegRedwire announced today that its Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Rush, has been promoted to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2021. In this expanded role, Rush will manage the day-to-day operations of Redwire while assisting the CEO and Board of Directors in developing and executing the company’s long-term growth strategy. 

Palo Alto, Calif., January 4, 2021

agrawal.jpgSkylo today announced that Angira Agrawal has joined the company’s leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Angira will oversee all operations and customer-facing activities throughout the US, India and beyond, ensuring a positive customer experience during a period of rapid growth.

Wilmington, Delaware, January 4, 2021

 kevin-reyes.jpegKevin Reyes has joined Saturn Satellite Networks (SSN) as the Vice President of Business Development. Kevin has an excellent track record and history in the satellite industry having worked at leading positions in Boeing and ILS.

Los Angeles, Calif., December 8, 2020

Jim Simpson will transition from his current role as CEO of Saturn Satellite Networks (SSN) to a member of the Board of Saturn at the end of 2020. Thomas Choi the Executive Chairman will also assume the role of interim CEO/President of Saturn.

McLean, Va., December 8, 2020

 bettinger.jpgSpaceLink announced it formed a corporation and named David Bettinger as Chief Executive Officer. With significant spectrum rights in the Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and the backing of Electro Optic Systems of Australia (EOS), SpaceLink will provide a secure, continuous, high-capacity data relay service between near Earth space and the ground.

Long Beach, Calif., December 7, 2020

 jim-simpson.jpgVirgin Orbit announced today that Jim Simpson has joined its executive team as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). With the company rapidly approaching its second launch demonstration and nearing the start of commercial service, Jim’s addition will help the team keep a laser focus on meeting its commercial and government customers’ needs in the dynamic, global

Seattle, Wash., December 2, 2020

 dinh.jpgBlackSky today announced Uyen  Dinh as its Vice President for Government Relations and Strategy. Dinh brings more than two decades of experience, knowledge, and insight in the federal legislative, authorization, and appropriations processes.

Kent, Wash., December 1, 2020

Blue Origin today announced the formation of its Board of Advisors, which includes notable former government space leaders and industry executives. The Board will provide strategic counsel on the company’s mission to radically reduce the cost of access to space and the utilization of in-space resources.