(July 8, 2025 – New York City) – After an election by the membership, the Board of Directors of Space & Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) welcomes four new Directors for three-year terms beginning July 1: - Aaron Graham, SVP Marketing and Communications, SES
- Abhishek Malhotra, Senior Advocate, Chamber of Abhishek Malhotra and Member of the Bar Councils of Delhi and California
- David Marshack, Managing Director & COO, RKF Engineering Solutions, LLC
- Alexis Martin, CEO, River Advisers
Andrew Faiola, Commercial Vice President at Astroscale has been appointed by the Board as its next President. James Trevelyan, Global Commercial Lead at Speedcast continues to serve as Chairman of SSPI. “SSPI is in an active phase of growth and transformation, building new ways to engage the industry, launching bold, market-driven campaigns, and creating exciting global events that reflect our evolving mission,” said executive director Tamara Bond-Williams. “We are grateful for the steady leadership of James Trevelyan and the incoming energy of Andrew Faiola as they guide this next chapter, and we deeply appreciate the committed support and enthusiasm of our continuing and new board members and the companies they represent.” Continuing in service on SSPI’s Board of Directors are: - Kidsan Barnes, SVP, Maritime, Cruise & Ferry, Quvia
- Julie Bettinger, Chief Marketing Officer, ST Engineering iDirect
- Josef Bogosian, VP, Business Development, Boeing
- Cristi Damian, VP, Business Development, Comtech
- Jamie Graham, Business Development, KippsDeSanto & Co.
- Lisa Henke, Chief of Technology & Innovation, USG, Maxar
- Marie-Pierre Pluvinage, Director, C4lSR & Secure Comms, Airbus US
- Mike Safyan, Vice President of Launch & Strategic Initiatives, Planet
Tina Ghataore of Aerospacelab serves as SSPI-WISE Liaison. Elizabeth Evans of Clyde & Co. serves as General Council.
About SSPI
Founded in 1983, Space & Satellite Professionals International (www.sspi.org) is the global platform for talent, leadership, and market engagement in the space and satellite industry. SSPI connects people and companies across the entire $1 trillion space ecosystem, advancing careers, expanding professional networks, and building an inclusive, international community.
SSPI drives workforce growth through leadership development, talent recognition, and global events that bring the industry together. Through its SSPI-WISE (Women in Space Engagement) group and Space & Satellite Futures initiative, SSPI strengthens the visibility and advancement of women in space and satellite, fosters mentorship and community at every career stage, and elevates the leaders shaping the industry’s future. SSPI shares powerful stories of how space and satellite technologies improve life on Earth and create solutions for markets including defense, civil government, maritime, energy, agriculture, and more through its Better Satellite World campaign. These stories inspire investment, attract talent, and increase the industry’s impact on global progress by showcasing the immense value space and satellite provides to civil governments, defense organizations, and vertical markets.
For More Information
Victoria Krisman
Communications Manager
Space & Satellite Professionals International
vkrisman@sspi.org
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