- Ronald Thompson Jr. appointed as Vice President of Telesat Government Solutions Growth.
- Thompson to lead business development for Telesat Lightspeed LEO satellite network.
- Thompson's extensive military and industry experience set to expand government adoption of Telesat's services.
Telesat Government Solutions, a subsidiary of Telesat (TSAT, Financial), has announced the appointment of Ronald Thompson Jr. as Vice President of Government Solutions Growth. A retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 26 years of service, Thompson will serve as chief growth officer, steering the business development strategies for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.
Thompson brings nearly four decades of experience, having recently served as VP of Business Development at LinQuest Corp. He has also held senior roles at Raytheon Intelligence & Space, SSL Federal, MDA Information Systems LLC, and Analytical Graphics, Inc. (AGI). His appointment aims to expand the adoption of Telesat's LEO SATCOM solutions among U.S. government, military, intelligence, and civil agencies.
Chuck Cynamon, President of Telesat Government Solutions, highlighted Thompson's expertise in delivering mission-critical solutions, stating that his leadership will be crucial in enhancing Telesat's government partnerships. Thompson expressed his commitment to fostering the adoption of strategic communication systems within the U.S. government and its allies.
For further details, Telesat continues to offer innovative satellite connectivity solutions globally, with the Telesat Lightspeed network providing secure, high-capacity, and resilient communications designed to meet the rigorous demands of government and defense operations.
