SES Space & Defense Announces Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague as New Board of Directors Member
SES Space & Defense welcomes Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret), to Board of Directors succeeding Gen. Kenneth Minihan
Reston, Va., 10 April 2025 – SES Space & Defense, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret), to its Board of Directors.
Teague served over three decades in the U.S. Air Force, leading advanced satellite programs like MILSTAR and Space Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS). Teague commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, and served in executive leadership positions at Headquarters U.S. Air Force and Air Force Space Command. After retiring in 2017, he held executive roles at Terran Orbital Corp., PredaSAR Corp., Boeing, and is a founding partner at Elara Nova Consulting.
“We are honored to welcome Maj. Gen. Roger Teague to our Board of Directors,” said SES Space & Defense President and CEO, David Fields. “His deep knowledge in space operations, strategic leadership, and national security will be invaluable as we continue our commitment to delivering best-in-class integrated space solutions for our U.S. government and military customers.”
He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, The University of Central Oklahoma, and Air University, with executive education from Harvard and other academic institutions.
“It’s a privilege to join the Board of Directors at SES Space & Defense, an organization at the forefront of delivering secure, resilient, and mission-ready space capabilities to support national security, said Maj. Gen. Roger Teague, USAF (Ret). “I look forward to working alongside an outstanding team committed to innovation and excellence as we continue advancing mission-critical solutions for the U.S. government and defense operations.”
Teague will succeed Gen. Kenneth Minihan, who announced his intention to step down as a member late last year. Mr. Minihan served on the SES Space & Defense Board of Directors since 2009.
For further information please contact:
Melanie Delannoy
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Tel. +1 571 443 7993
Melanie.Delannoy@sessd.com
About SES Space & Defense
SES Space & Defense is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES and is focused on building, managing, and supporting the most advanced satellite network solutions for the U.S. Government. SES Space & Defense uses a proven multi-operator network integration and management capability, a broad global terrestrial network, as well as access to SES’s multi-orbit satellite fleet. It also offers U.S. Department of Defense customers the essential tools in cybersecurity for mission-critical operations, coupled with a proven track record in governance and compliance. SES Space & Defense operates under a proxy board, enabling it to support classified projects, and it has participated in the U.S. Government satcom sector for nearly six decades. Further information can be found at: www.sessd.com.