From Satellite Executive of the Year, to new CEOs and signature deals, Via Satellite’s executive interviews provide an in-depth look into the biggest stories of the year. Here is a roundup of our best and most popular interviews with the leaders who drive the satellite industry forward

‘There’s a Lot More Left for Me to Do’ — Mynaric CCO Tina Ghataore is Just Getting Started

2021 Satellite Executive of the Year winner and Mynaric CCO Tina Ghataore talks about commercializing the company’s laser communication terminals while building an inclusive, “get it done” team culture.

Eutelsat is Set for an Evolution With New CEO Eva Berneke

Eutelsat’s new CEO Eva Berneke shares her ambitions for Eutelsat and what she brings from telecoms into the satellite industry to help the European operator evolve from a broadcast capacity provider into a connectivity company. A few months before the Eutelsat/OneWeb announcement, this interview is a look into Berneke’s initial observations of the satellite industry. 

Dankberg and Suri Explain Strategy Behind Viasat/Inmarsat Acquisition

Viasat’s deal to acquire Inmarsat was one of the biggest headlines in 2021 that continued to play out in 2022. Viasat CEO Mark Dankberg and Inmarsat CEO Rajeev Suri spoke with Via Satellite to talk about the opportunities and implications of joining together two of the largest satellite operators. 

Globalstar’s Apple Deal Puts CEO David Kagan in the Perfect SPOT to Think Big

Globalstar CEO David Kagan details the company’s massive deal to support Apple’s emergency messaging service via satellite. He talks about the opportunities for the satellite industry as a whole, now that the world’s largest wireless carriers and enterprise customers are paying attention to what’s happening in space.

Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras: ‘Consolidation Makes Sense’

In his first interview as Intelsat’s new CEO, David Wajsgras looks at Intelsat’s place in the industry, gives insight into the company’s unified network and non-GEO ambitions, and addresses consolidation rumors. 

AST SpaceMobile CSO Details Company’s Challenge to the Satellite to Cell Paradigm

AST SpaceMobile grabbed a lot of headlines in 2022 with its massive Blue Walker 3 phased array satellite for space-to-cell communications. Scott Wisniewski, the company’s executive vice president and chief strategy officer, spoke about AST SpaceMobile’s partnerships with mobile network operators, and the commercial opportunity for satellite-to-cell service.

Yahsat CEO Discusses Future Plans, Possible LEO Partnership

What is the next stage for Yahsat after the Thuraya acquisition and the eSAT investment? Will Yahsat look to invest in LEO, and what is its multi-orbit strategy? Via Satellite talks to Yahsat CEO Ali Al Hashemi about the operator’s mid- to long-term ambitions and where it stands on LEO investments.

Lessons from the Past: Greg Wyler Says Things Will be Different With E-Space

One of the satellite industry’s most mercurial individuals was back in 2022 with another ambitious plan. Greg Wyler unveiled E-Space, which could potentially be a network of around 100,000 satellites.  In this interview, Wyler talks about why he thinks things will be different with E-Space, what he has learned from the O3b and OneWeb experiences.

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