Intelsat has announced that David J. Broadbent, formerly of Raytheon Technologies, has been appointed as its new President of Government Solutions. This appointment is effective immediately.

In his new role, Broadbent will oversee Intelsat’s global government business, which has been renamed Government Solutions. The company’s spokesperson confirmed this information to Via Satellite.

Prior to joining Intelsat, Broadbent served as the President of Raytheon Technologies’ Space Systems business unit. With a tenure of 21 years at Raytheon, he held various senior positions related to business development, program execution, contracts, supply chain management, and financial planning.

Intelsat CEO David Wajsgras expressed confidence in Broadbent’s ability to navigate complex U.S. and international government business environments. He also commended Broadbent’s track record of delivering exceptional results and building strong teams and customer relationships. Wajsgras believes that Broadbent’s leadership will drive continuous improvement in execution and operations within the Government Solutions division.

Intelsat is a global satellite communications company that provides connectivity solutions for a wide range of industries and customers. With Broadbent at the helm of the Government Solutions team, the company aims to strengthen its presence in the government sector and enhance its ability to meet the unique requirements of government clients worldwide.

The appointment of David J. Broadbent is expected to contribute to Intelsat’s continued growth and success in the government market.