Management

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Matthew J. Desch

Chief Executive Officer

Matthew J. Desch, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Iridium Communications, Inc., has more than 30 years of experience in telecommunications management and over 19 years in the global wireless industry. Mr. Desch joined Iridium in 2006, and guided the company through a financial transaction resulting in the company going public in 2009. Before joining Iridium, Mr. Desch served as the CEO of New Jersey-based Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a supplier of software and services to the telecommunications industry. Mr. Desch was instrumental in moving Telcordia into new wireless and international markets, and later in spinning off the company to private equity from SAIC, Inc. Prior to Telcordia, Mr. Desch was president of Nortel's fast-growing Wireless Networks division. Mr. Desch held senior management roles at Nortel from 1995 to 2000 and drove its growth from $2 billion to more than $4.5 billion in annual revenue. Mr. Desch has served on the board of directors of a number of high tech telecom companies, including Starnet Networks (now part of Cisco), Flarion Technologies (now part of Qualcomm) and Airspan Networks. He also has sat on the boards of industry association such as the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA), the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA) and The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). He has served as chairman of The Wireless Foundation. Mr. Desch began his career in software development with Bell Laboratories, which became Lucent Technologies. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University and an MBA from The University of Chicago.

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.

Thomas J Fitzpatrick

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Fitzpatrick joined Iridium as executive vice President and CFO in 2010. Prior to Iridium, Mr. Fitzpatrick served as executive vice president and CFO of Centennial Communications Corporation from 2002-2009. He previously served in CFO roles at ICG Commerce, Digital Access, InaCom Corporation and DecisionOne Corporation. Prior to these CFO roles, Mr. Fitzpatrick was with Bell Atlantic Corporation (now Verizon) in a variety of finance leadership positions during his decade-long tenure. Mr. Fitzpatrick graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Pennsylvania State University and is a certified public accountant.

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

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.

S. Scott Smith

Executive Vice President, Iridium NEXT

S. Scott Smith joined Iridium in April 2010 to lead the Iridium NEXT initiative, the company's program to develop, build and launch its next-generation satellite constellation. Mr. Smith brings to Iridium 28 years experience managing large, complex commercial satellite programs.

Prior to Iridium, Mr. Smith served for four years as chief operating officer of DigitalGlobe Inc., a commercial remote sensing satellite company, where he was responsible for the company's satellite and ground operations, engineering organization, and corporate and global expansion initiatives. During his tenure, he oversaw the development and launch of WorldView-1 and WorldView-2, the world's most sophisticated high resolution imaging satellites.

From 1995-2005, , Mr. Smith was a founder and served as executive vice president, sales, engineering and operations of Space Imaging Inc., which owned and operated IKONOS, the world's first one-meter resolution commercial imaging satellite. Mr. Smith's previous experiences include engineering and management roles at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, including responsibility for spacecraft control products for the Iridium program at Lockheed from 1990 through 1994.

Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University and Master of Science degree in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Stanford University. He is based in Iridium's Tempe, AZ office with the company's satellite and ground operations organizations.