Chris Emerson (photo by ALL.SPACE)

Chris Emerson, the former Chairman and CEO of Airbus US Space and Defense, was appointed Chairman of antenna manufacturer ALL.SPACE‘s board of directors, the company announced Monday.

Emerson currently serves as operating partner of AE Industrial Partners. His other executive roles also included President of Airbus Helicopters, and various roles in marketing, product strategy, and finance. At ALL.SPACE, he will be guiding the company’s strategy as it moves its fifth generation ‘smart terminal’ into initial production, set for release in Q4 2023.

“ALL.SPACE is pioneering the next generation of satellite communication with our inventive smart terminal,” Emerson said in a statement. “Our technology will transform how individuals and organizations access and use satellite and cellular communications, setting us apart in the industry and enabling our customers to truly harness the power of every major network through one device.”