SES Government Solutions Expands Leadership Team with Key Appointments
SES Government Solutions completes leadership team of the newly combined organization
Reston, Va. September 13, 2022 – SES Government Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, announced today the final series of leadership appointments. The newly-appointed leadership team positions the organization for its next phase of growth and transformation as a leader in integrated multi-orbit, multi-band SATCOM network solutions.
The expanded leadership team is an extension of SES Government Solutions’s continued integration after the recent DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (DRS GES) acquisition. The newly-appointed SES Government Solutions leadership team members are:
Scott Galus, Senior Vice President of Operations
Scott is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of federal contracting sector experience. 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 Government Solutions in 2009, Scott has led both finance and sales departments where he was responsible for the company’s financial planning, analysis & management, legal, contracts, procurement and financial/cost accounting and reporting functions. In his new role, Scott will provide strategic and operational leadership overseeing the organization’s operating divisions.
Nitin Bhat, Senior Vice President of Engineering
Nitin holds over 30 years of experience designing and developing wireless, terrestrial, Information Technology (IT), and cyber solutions for the U.S. Government and military. The former DRS GES Vice President, Engineering and Technical Operations brings an extensive technical background in designing end-to-end solutions for mission-critical, large-scale Department of Defense tactical networks. In his new role, Nitin will lead a diverse and skilled team of engineers focused on aerospace, terrestrial, cyber, networking, advanced technologies, Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC), and software development.
Luz Martinez, Senior Vice President of Finance
Luz has 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, including service in the United States Army for eight years. Luz joins SES Government Solutions after 12 years at DRS GES, most recently as the Vice President, Finance & Accounting. Luz will lead the company’s financial planning, analysis & management, financial/cost accounting, and reporting functions.
“I’m delighted to announce the appointment of Scott, Nitin and Luz to our leadership team. These new Senior Vice Presidents are exceptionally qualified leaders who are bringing expertise and forward-thinking direction in the key areas that enable us to efficiently serve our customers,” said David Fields, President and CEO of SES Government Solutions. “These new appointments will energize our organization and enable us to deliver best-in-class integrated solutions and state-of-the-art multi-orbit satellite networking capabilities to the U.S. Government.”
Luz, Scott, and Nitin join the recently-appointed Ben Pigsley, Senior Vice President for Defense Networks, and Jim Hooper, Senior Vice President for Space Initiatives, who sit on the SES Government Solutions leadership team.
For further information please contact:
Jon Bennett
Government Affairs, Marketing & Corporate Communications, SES Government Solutions
Tel. +1 703 610 0998
Jon.Bennett@sessd.com
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About SES Government Solutions
SES Government Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, the leader in global content connectivity solutions. SES Government Solutions operates under a proxy board allowing them to provide services through contracts with the U.S. Government, including classified work. SES Government Solutions is exclusively focused on meeting the satellite communications needs of the U.S. Government. Leveraging more than four decades of experience in the government SATCOM market, SES Government Solutions offers robust and secure end-to-end satellite communications solutions. Further information can be found at www.sessd.com
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