Larry Boisvert, former president and CEO of Telesat Canada, has been appointed president of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the Canadian government announced April 12. Boisvert joined Telesat in 1972 and held several positions before retiring in 2006.
“Mr. Boisvert’s experience in the satellite industry will help strengthen Canada’s international reputation as a leader and innovator in space exploration and I am pleased to welcome him today as president of the Canadian Space Agency,” Maxime Bernier, minister of industry and minister responsible for the CSA, said in a statement.