Teledesic Corp., the prospective broadband LEO operator, named Jeffrey Finan manager of its launch operations. Finan most recently handled the procurement of launch vehicles for Iridium Inc.; he previously led a team developing launch site manufacturing processes for Motorola Inc.’s satellite communications division. Finan also has 11 years experience with the U.S. Air Force’s satellite programs. (Teledesic, 206/720-1739.)