Our Leadership

While at GES, Dave combined his technical background as an Electrical Engineer with his business acumen and operational know-how to transform the company into a trusted source for advancing industry innovation. Dave applied the depth of his expertise in market strategy, business development, and capture management that enabled GES to develop a robust pipeline for new business and company growth.

Jay comes to SES Space & Defense most recently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at XTAR, where he was responsible for the overall direction, strategy, and business operations. While at XTAR, Jay combined his technical background, business acumen and operational know-how to transform the company into a trusted source for advancing industry innovation within the “Fighting SATCOM” vision of the U.S. Space Force. Prior to XTAR, Jay held profit and loss (P&L) management and business development leadership roles with TeleCommunication Systems Inc. (TCS) and Comtech. At TCS and Comtech, he was responsible for Strategic Business Development for major U.S. Government programs and held leadership positions in Cyber Security, Satellite Managed Services and Professional Services. Prior to Comtech and TCS, Jay worked for Oracle, MCI and in the Department of Defense acquisition community.

Prior to working at SES Space & Defense, Jim was the Vice President, Global Government Sales at SES Networks, where he was responsible for leading a team supporting defense, security, humanitarian, and institutional customers worldwide.

In 2016, Jim was stationed overseas with assignment to the SES Singapore office, where he was responsible for developing SES Networks' strategic customers in the Asia- Pacific region, preparing and executing strategies for aeronautical, maritime, international government, and other commercial markets.

Prior to transferring to Singapore, Jim first joined SES Space & Defense in 2010 as the Vice President, Business Development, where he managed marketing, sales, business development, capture, and proposal writing activities for the U.S. Government. Hooper transformed SES Space & Defense's approach to business development and pipeline management, and by doing so the organization won over $100M in new contract awards annually during his tenure.

Before that role, Jim was a Vice President at Interferometrics, Inc and managed the Defense Solutions Group, providing analytic and engineering support to space and communications customers.

Jim was selected as an Organizational Management Fellow at The George Washington University. His early career includes service in a light infantry company, assignment at the American Embassy Seoul, and work at Teledyne Brown Engineering. Other awards include a US State Department Meritorious Honor Award.

Prior to joining SES Space & Defense, Ben served at DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) for 15 years most recently as the Vice President of Growth and Strategy.

Ben’s background includes 21 years of service in the United States Army. He served as Satellite Manager for the Defense Information Systems Agency – Europe, Satellite Controller for the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and Lead Planner and Chief of Current Operations for the Joint Communications Support Element. Ben’s military background also includes multiple deployments with the United States Special Operations Forces, where he served two tours in combat areas of operation.

In addition, Nitin has an extensive technical background in designing end-to-end solutions for mission-critical, large-scale Department of Defense tactical networks.

Nitin manages a diverse and skilled team of engineers focused on aerospace, terrestrial, cyber, networking, advanced technologies, Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC), and software development.
Prior to joining SES Space & Defense, Nitin served at DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) for nine years most recently as Vice President, Engineering and Technical Operations.

Prior to joining SES Space & Defense, Luz served at DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES) for 12 years most recently as the Vice President, Finance & Accounting.

Luz's background includes eight years of service in the U.S. Army, with her service concluding at the Pentagon working for the Secretary of the Army.

Scott began supporting government programs when he joined SAIC in 1997 and later served as a Project Control Manager for the Athens C41 program, an IT security contract with the Government of Greece.

Since joining SES Space & Defense in 2009, Scott has led both finance and sales departments. As Senior Vice President of Operations, Scott provides strategic and operational leadership overseeing the organization’s operating divisions.