Matthew Desch

Bio

Matt Desch is the Chief Executive Officer of Iridium Communications Inc., the only satellite communications company that offers truly global coverage for IoT, personal communications, and safety applications for enterprises and individuals. Joining Iridium in 2006, Desch has been responsible for leading the innovation and growth of Iridium, including taking the company public on Nasdaq (IRDM), completing the financing and development of Iridium® NEXT which upgraded the Iridium network with powerful new satellites, and launching new products like Iridium Certus®, Iridium PTT, Satellite Time & Location (STL), and Iridium Managed Access. He also was central to the creation of Aireon, an international joint venture for aircraft surveillance that has revolutionized global air traffic control.