A rendering of Maxar’s WorldView Legion constellation. Photo: Maxar Technologies

Maxar Intelligence opened a new London office this week as the headquarters for its international government business as it aims to increase its global presence. 

The London office will also serve as a hub for Maxar’s enterprise business in Europe, which serves customers in industries like mapping, energy and telecommunications. The Maxar Intelligence headquarters remains in Colorado, but with the recent WorldView Legion launches, Maxar is expanding its global presence by establishing local leadership in more than half a dozen new markets and continuing to build out its regional Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore.

Maxar also appointed Air Chief Marshal Lord Stuart Peach, the former chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, as a senior advisor. Lord Peach is a former four star with 50 years military experience. He was previously the UK Chief of Defence, Chief of Joint Operations and Chief of Defence Intelligence, with experience in the tasking and application of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.

“With military and climate challenges intensifying, geospatial intelligence is more vital than ever,” commented Lord Peach. “I’m proud that Maxar has chosen London to be the home for its international government business, where it can bring its world-leading capabilities to deepen partnerships with allied nations and help protect 1.4 billion people. These strategic partnerships will also help accelerate Britain’s ambition to lead in space innovation.”