SES Space & Defense Appoints Joanne Isham to Board of Directors

Reston, Va., December 08, 2025 – SES Space & Defense, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of SES S.A., named Joanne Isham to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Isham joins Billy J. Bingham and Maj. Gen. Roger W. Teague, USAF (Ret) on the SES Space & Defense Proxy Board.

Isham brings decades of senior leadership experience across the U.S. intelligence community and the national security sector. She retired from the Central Intelligence Agency after a distinguished career, including roles as Deputy Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and Deputy Director for Science and Technology. In these roles, she oversaw mission-critical operations and led the development and deployment of technical intelligence programs.

After retiring from the government, Isham went on to hold senior executive roles at BAE Systems, High Performance Technologies, Inc., and L-1 Identity Solutions. She now serves as President of Isham Associates, LLC, an advisory firm focused on national security and innovative technologies.

“Joanne is a remarkable leader whose strategic insight, technical expertise, and distinguished career across national security missions make her an exceptional addition to our Board,” said David Broadbent, President and CEO of SES Space & Defense. “Her perspective will strengthen our ability to support government and defense partners with secure, resilient satellite communications.”

For further information, please contact:

Melanie Delannoy
SES Space & Defense
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Tel. +1 571 443 7993
melanie.delannoy@sessd.com

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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.