Telesat Government Solutions announced on April 22, 2025, the appointment of Ronald Thompson Jr., Colonel (retired), USAF, as Vice President of Telesat Government Solutions Growth. In this strategic role, Mr. Thompson will lead the business growth strategies and business development team.
Mr. Thompson brings nearly four decades of experience, including 26 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and senior-level positions at companies like LinQuest Corp and Raytheon Intelligence & Space. His mission is to expand the government user community for the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network.
This appointment is instrumental in bringing Lightspeed's transformative services, which ensure unmatched security, flexibility, and resiliency, to the U.S. government’s military, intelligence, and civil agencies. His leadership is expected to cultivate relationships and support the adoption of strategic communication systems.
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