Finance professionals in Satellite technology
These ten finance professionals have held CFO, finance director, controller and FP&A roles at satellite companies and satellite business units. Readers can ask them how satellite programs, capacity and services are budgeted, forecast and reported.
Professionals to explore
Andrew Cole
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Space42
Chief Financial Officer at Space42 since 2020. The profile describes Space42 as the largest satellite and geospatial operator in the Middle East and lists experience with IPO, debt restructuring and merger transactions. Also Vice Chairman at BeNeLux Business Council since 2023. Other listed roles include Group Controller at SES Satellites (2015–2019), Director Financial Accounting Advisory Services at EY (2014) and Audit Associate Partner at KPMG UK (1996–2014).
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Anton Hviid Leth
LinkedInExperience: Head of Finance Programs & Finance business partner · GomSpace
Head of Finance Programs & Finance business partner at GomSpace since 2024. The profile headline gives the role as Head of Finance Satellite Systems & Finance Business Partner at GomSpace. Other listed roles include Business controller at Solita A/S (2022–2024), Studentermedhjælper at Solita A/S (2020–2022), Cand Consultant at Cand (2020–2022) and Student employee at Cand (2020).
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Chris Coogan
LinkedInExperience: Former Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis · SES Satellites
Former Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis at SES Satellites (2011–2016). Other listed roles include Head of Simplify and Amplify Initiative at SES Satellites (2020–2021), Head of FP&A and Business Performance Analysis at SES Satellites (2019–2020), Advisor to Chief Financial Officer at SES Satellites (2018–2019) and Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis (SES World Skies) at SES Satellites (2002–2011).
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Daniel Chudinov
LinkedInExperience: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager · Gilat Satellite Networks
Financial Planning and Analysis Manager at Gilat Satellite Networks since 2024. The profile describes managing a corporate FP&A team of two analysts. Other listed roles include Finance Business Partner at Gilat Satellite Networks (2022–2024), Financial Planning Analyst at Gilat Satellite Networks (2020–2022), Financial Analyst at Yanai Peleg & Co Investment House (2018–2020) and Financial Specialist at Fibonatix (2018).
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Jeff Bryner
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Finance (Division CFO) · Viasat
Senior Director Finance (Division CFO) at Viasat since 2014. The profile describes leading finance for a Government Services and Solutions portfolio of about $1B a year in satellite communication products and services. Other listed roles include Senior Manager Financial Planning Analysis at Northrop Grumman (2013–2014), Business Management at Northrop Grumman (2009–2013), Senior Financial Analyst at Experian (2007–2009) and Financial Analyst at MATHER LIFEWAYS (2005–2007).
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Jeffrey Boggs
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Financial Officer Broadband and Satellite Services Segment · EchoStar Corporation
Sr. Financial Officer Broadband and Satellite Services Segment at EchoStar Corporation since 2024. Also Sr. Financial Officer and Sr. Vice President Hughes Network Systems at HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS LIMITED since 2021 and Senior Vice President of Global Finance at HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS LIMITED since 2021. Other listed roles include Sr. Financial Officer and Interim Principal Accounting Officer at EchoStar Corporation (2022–2023) and Vice President Finance at EchoStar Corporation (1999–2021).
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Laura Birkholz
LinkedInExperience: Former Sr. Director of Finance · Legacy Comtech Satellite Network Technologies
Former Sr. Director of Finance at Legacy Comtech Satellite Network Technologies (1995–2022). The profile describes over 20 years of cost accounting, financial reporting and financial planning experience in a high tech, multi-national manufacturing environment. Other listed roles include Director of Cost Accounting and Financial Planning at Legacy Comtech Satellite Network Technologies (1995).
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Lindsey Binninger
LinkedInExperience: Former Corporate Controller · Tyvak, a Terran Orbital Company
Former Corporate Controller at Tyvak, a Terran Orbital Company (2020–2025). The profile headline gives the role as Corporate Controller at Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. Also Senior Director of Accounting, Controller at Terran Orbital Corporation since 2025. Other listed roles include Finance Manager, General Ledger at Panasonic Avionics Corporation (2014–2020), Accountant III at Panasonic Avionics Corporation (2013–2014) and Audit Senior Associate at KPMG US (2008–2013).
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Michelle Weldy
LinkedInExperience: Director Finance, Commercial Satellites · Orbital ATK
Director Finance, Commercial Satellites at Orbital ATK since 2016. Other listed roles include Senior Manager, Program Finance, Commercial Space Division at Orbital ATK (2014–2016), Manager, Program Finance at Orbital Sciences Corporation is now Orbital ATK! (2005–2014), Principal Financial Analyst at Orbital Sciences Corporation is now Orbital ATK! (2003–2005) and Sr. Financial Analyst, MBA Intern at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (2002).
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Rizwan Haroon Lakhani
LinkedInExperience: Director Strategy and Corporate Planning · Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company
Former Finance Director at Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company (2014–2017). Also Director Strategy and Corporate Planning at Es'hailSat - the Qatar Satellite Company since 2023. Other listed roles include Head of Financial Reporting at Flexiti (2018–2023), Manager Audit & Advisory at Deloitte (2018) and Financial Reporting Analyst at NAKILAT (2012–2014).
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Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past and whether it covered a whole company, a business segment or a program. Pick the person whose scope matches your decision, such as a segment CFO for portfolio questions or an FP&A lead for forecasting and planning.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you budget for a satellite program when build schedules and launch dates can slip? What do you lock in and what do you keep flexible?
- 02Walk me through how you forecast revenue for satellite capacity or services before customers are signed. What assumptions matter most?
- 03Tell me about a time a program ran over plan. How did you decide what to cut, delay or keep funding?
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