David Broadbent, a former Intelsat and Raytheon executive, was officially appointed president and CEO of SES Space & Defense on July 17.
Catch David Broadbent at the Potomac Officers Club’s 2025 Air and Space Summit on July 31 as he and other government contracting leaders discuss the latest air and space initiatives.
The Reston, Virginia-based company said Tuesday Broadbent, one of the speakers at the 2025 Air and Space Summit, succeeded David Fields, who had led the company since August 2022. The leadership transition follows SES’s acquisition of Intelsat, which combined the two companies’ government and defense divisions to form SES Space & Defense.
“I’m honored to lead this newly integrated organization at such a pivotal moment. Our focus moving forward is to harness the combined strengths of our people, capabilities and technology to deliver mission-driven outcomes for our government mission partners,” said Broadbent.
“As a unified team, we are uniquely positioned to provide a secure and resilient multi-orbit strategy that advance national security objectives, protect sovereignty, and ensure uninterrupted access to critical communication infrastructure,” Broadbent added.
Who Is David Broadbent?
Broadbent is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience in the satellite communications and defense sector. Prior to Intelsat’s acquisition, he served as its president of government solutions, overseeing Intelsat’s global government business. He was also with Raytheon for over 21 years, serving various leadership roles, including president of space systems and vice president and chief operating officer of space and C2 systems.
Chairman Billy Bingham on Broadbent’s Appointment
Billy Bingham, chairman of the board of directors at SES Space & Defense, stated, “David’s deep expertise in SATCOM, defense technology and government solutions positions him to accelerate SES’s mission of delivering secure, resilient and forward-leaning space capabilities.”
