Chief Engineering Officer (Executive Committee Member)
Holt Executive is proud to be retained by a Global Leading Satellite Operator to appoint a visionary Chief Engineering Officer who will sit on the Executive Committee and shape the future of global satellite connectivity.
This is a rare opportunity to influence Group-level strategy within one of the world’s leading satellite and telecommunications infrastructure organisations, driving innovation across LEO and GEO architectures to deliver next-generation connectivity solutions worldwide.
The Opportunity
As Chief Engineering Officer, you will define and execute the company’s global engineering vision, leading multidisciplinary international teams across hardware, software, and systems engineering. Operating at Board and Executive Committee level, you will play a pivotal role in aligning technology strategy with commercial growth and long-term investment decisions.
You will represent the organisation with industry partners, space agencies, and strategic alliances, while ensuring the successful delivery of complex, large-scale satellite and ground infrastructure programmes.
Key Responsibilities for the Chief Engineering Officer (Executive Committee Member) position:
* Define and execute the global technology vision and engineering roadmap for satellite connectivity solutions
* Lead international engineering teams across satellite systems, ground segment, antennas, terminals, and network integration
* Oversee development of advanced LEO constellations and integration with GEO networks
* Drive innovation across telecommunications and space technologies, anticipating market and technological trends
* Influence Group investment decisions through robust technical and business case analysis
* Ensure compliance with international standards and regulatory frameworks
* Partner with strategy, commercial, and operations teams to align engineering capability with business objectives.
Key Experience required for the Chief Engineering Officer (Executive Committee Member) position:
* 15+ years’ experience in satellite, space systems, or telecom engineering
* Proven senior leadership experience within complex, global engineering organisations
* Deep expertise in LEO/GEO architectures, satellite communications, integration, testing, propulsion, and user terminal/antenna technologies
* Strategic mindset with the gravitas to operate at Executive Committee and Board level
* Track record of leading multicultural engineering teams delivering cutting-edge solutions
* Fluent English required (French advantageous)
Why This Role?
This is a truly strategic Executive Committee appointment, offering the opportunity to shape the future of global connectivity, influence multi-billion-euro investment decisions, and lead the engineering direction of a pioneering satellite operator transforming the LEO and GEO ecosystem.
If you are an established engineering executive ready to define the next era of satellite communications, please reach out confidentially.