SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, announced the appointment of Massimiliano Ladovaz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ladovaz will lead SpinLaunch through its next stage of growth, expanding and commercializing an integrated tech stack that includes kinetic launch systems as well as global connectivity solutions powered by its Meridian Space technology portfolio.
Ladovaz is a globally recognized executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning the satellite, aerospace, and telecommunications industries. With a proven track record of delivering transformational programs and pioneering innovations in space infrastructure, he has held senior executive and board roles across some of the industry’s most influential organizations.
As Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb and later Chief Operating Officer of the Eutelsat/OneWeb Group, he led the deployment of the world’s second-largest LEO satellite constellation and played a central role in establishing the Airbus-OneWeb joint venture, the industry’s first high-volume smallsat production facility. During his career, Ladovaz has played a pivotal role in raising more than $4 billion in equity and debt financing and has secured strategic partnerships with leading aerospace and telecom companies, including Hughes, Airbus, SpaceX, and Viasat.
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“SpinLaunch has built a fundamentally differentiated technology stack and assembled a highly capable team with a clear mission,” said Massimiliano Ladovaz, CEO of SpinLaunch. “After deeply engaging with the technology and strategy, I’m convinced that this is the most compelling initiative in the industry today. I’m honored to join at this critical inflection point and excited to lead the team as we scale globally and deliver breakthrough space solutions worldwide.”
Former CEO David Wrenn, who now assumes the role of Chief Innovation Officer, will remain a committed member of the executive team, supporting and advancing the company’s key strategic initiatives across technology, business, and regulatory development.
“SpinLaunch is entering a new era of execution, and Massi is exactly the right leader to carry our momentum forward,” said David Wrenn. “His unique blend of engineering expertise and commercial leadership allows us to accelerate technology development, as well as our operations and customer development. I’m excited to continue supporting him and the team as we push the boundaries of the industry.”
SOURCE: Businesswire