Management

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Matthew J. Desch

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Desch has more than 27 years of experience in telecommunications management, and more than 16 years in the global wireless business. Mr. Desch joined Iridium in 2006. Previously, he was CEO of Telcordia Technologies, a telecom software services provider, from 2002-2005. Prior to Telcordia, he spent 13 years at Nortel Networks, most recently as president for its fast-growing wireless networks business where he was responsible for its global carrier customers in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America. Mr. Desch serves on the board of directors of Starent Networks and Airspan Networks. He has a Bachelor of Science in computer science from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.

Eric H. Morrison

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Morrison joined Iridium in 2000, and was appointed CFO in 2006, previously serving as Vice President, Finance and Treasurer. Prior to Iridium, Mr. Morrison served as controller of Iridium North America from 1996-2000, joining the Company following six years at Motorola, in which he was part of the negotiation and management team on the Raytheon Main Mission Antenna and Khrunichev launch vehicle contracts for Iridium, and served as the lead accountant for the satellite manufacturing facility. Mr. Morrison graduated with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in finance and he is also a certified public accountant.

John S. Brunette

Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary

Mr. Brunette was appointed to his current position in 2007. With 25 years experience in telecommunications, Mr. Brunette provides a broad-based business and legal perspective on a wide range of strategic, tactical, operational and administrative matters. Prior to joining Iridium, Mr. Brunette served as a consultant to technology startup companies from 2006-2007. Mr. Brunette was previously with Teleglobe Inc., a global voice and data services provider, where he served as CEO until 2005. Prior to his appointment as CEO, Mr. Brunette served as Teleglobe's executive vice president, chief legal and administrative officer. Mr. Brunette was also at MCI Communications Corporation for 12 years where he led the company's corporate legal group. He began his career with the Satellite Business Systems division of IBM Corporation until MCI acquired it in 1986. He holds both a Bachelor of Arts and a Juris Doctorate from The Catholic University of America and is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association.

Gregory C. Ewert

Executive Vice President, Global Distribution Channels

Mr. Ewert joined Iridium in 2004 and is responsible for business development for Iridium as well as its relationship with its distribution channels. Mr. Ewert brings 19 years of experience at senior-level positions in the global communications industry. Prior to joining Iridium, from 2002-2004, he served as Executive Vice President for Marketing, Sales, Product Development, Business Development and Customer Service for COMSAT International. Prior to COMSAT, from 1998-2002, he held executive positions within Teleglobe Inc., ranging from Senior Vice President of Global Data Services to Vice President and General Manager of Carrier and Emerging Markets. Before Teleglobe, he worked for Sprint from 1987-1997, where he held various positions including President of Sprint International of Canada. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Canisius College.

John M. Roddy

John Roddy, Executive Vice President Global Operations and Product Development

Mr. Roddy joined Iridium in 2006, bringing with him more than 27 years of telecommunications industry experience. Mr. Roddy is responsible for developing Iridium's corporate operations model and program management process. Prior to joining Iridium, Mr. Roddy held numerous executive positions at Telcordia Technologies including President, Telcordia Global Services from 2003-2006; Senior Vice President, Global Operations; and Chief Information Officer. Mr. Roddy built the Global Services business, implemented the company's global operations capability, and rebuilt its IT organization as part of a major company transition. Prior to joining Telcordia Technologies, at Nortel Networks, he was Vice President and General Manager of the Carrier Professional Services Business Unit serving the CLEC and new market entrants from 1999-2001. Prior to that, he was Vice President, Technology and Director, Ottawa Laboratories for Public Carrier Networks from 1997-1998. He also held the position of Vice President, Canadian Technical Services and Global Product Support from 1993-1996, responsible for the engineering, installation and emergency/field services of the switching and transmission product lines for the carrier customers. He began his telecommunications career in sales and marketing, holding varied positions including Product Manager, Dynamic Routing; Regional Sales Director; and Director of Services Marketing. He holds a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University.

Lt. Gen. John H. Campbell, USAF (Ret.)

Executive Vice President, Government Programs

General Campbell joined Iridium in 2006 from Applied Research Associates (ARA), where he served as Principal, Defense and Intelligence, since 2004. General Campbell is responsible for all aspects of Iridium's relationship with its U.S. government customers. General Campbell joined ARA following his retirement from the U.S. Air Force after a 32-year career. In the U.S. Air Force, General Campbell served in a variety of operational and staff assignments worldwide. From 1998 to 2000, he was Vice Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and as the first commander of the Joint Task Force - Computer Network Defense. From 1997 to 1998, he served on the Joint Staff as Deputy Director for Operations. Between 1971 and 1997, General Campbell served around the world in a variety of operational assignments as an F-15 and F-16 fighter pilot and commander. General Campbell is the recipient of numerous military and intelligence community awards, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Air Medal, the National Imagery and Mapping Agency Award, the National Reconnaissance Distinguished Medal, and the National Security Agency Award. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in Computer Science and a Masters of Business Administration.

Don L. Thoma

Executive Vice President, Marketing

Mr. Thoma joined Iridium in 2001, and has held various positions within the organization. Appointed to his current role in 2008, Mr. Thoma is responsible for strategic marketing of the company's products and services, corporate communications, and leading corporate initiatives related to the company's next generation satellite constellation, Iridium NEXT. Prior to joining Iridium, from 2000-2001, he served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for ObjectVideo, Inc. From 1992-2000, Mr. Thoma held various positions of responsibility for ORBCOMM, ranging from Senior Director of Transportation to Founder and General Manager of the Vantage Tracking Solutions business unit and Vice President, Business Development. Prior to ORBCOMM, from 1988-1990, he was the director of integration and launch operations for Orbital Sciences Corporation. Mr. Thoma served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Space Division from 1983-1988. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California and a Masters of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School.

Lee F. Demitry

Executive Vice President, Iridium NEXT

Mr. Demitry joined Iridium in 2007 and is responsible for the development and introduction of Iridium NEXT – the Company's next generation satellite constellation, as well as the ongoing support of the existing constellation. He has 30 years of experience in aerospace and satellite technology, 20 years of which were in the U.S. Air Force and ten in the private sector. Mr. Demitry has worked on and successfully led some of the most complex and advanced space and satellite programs within the U.S. Government. He has experience in systems engineering, program management, systems procurement and contracts. Prior to joining Iridium, from 1998-2007, Mr. Demitry was the Vice President of Engineering at GeoEye, where he led an extended organization in developing, deploying and maintaining a $700 million enterprise consisting of commercial imaging satellites, production and mission planning systems, and global ground stations. He holds a Master of Science in Astronautical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Masters degree and Masters of Business Administration from Golden Gate University. Mr. Demitry served in the U.S. Air Force until he retired as a Lt. Colonel.