The SIA Board of Directors elected Ms. Jennifer Warren of Lockheed Martin Corporation to serve as Chairman for the coming year, joined by Mr. Kalpak Gude of Intelsat Corporation, as Vice Chairman, and Mr. Bill Weller of Space Systems/Loral, as Treasurer.
"SIA is privileged to have such experienced industry executives to lead its Board. The incoming Executive Committee mirrors both the diverse business sectors among our membership and the strong commitment of our members have made to SIA," said Patricia Cooper, President of SIA, upon election of the new SIA Executive Committee. "With our 2012 Board Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Treasurer, SIA is poised to continue its role as the voice of the U.S. satellite industry in the year ahead."