Jan Skora

Since 2008, Jan has been providing central telecommunications regulatory advice to TerreStar Solutions. As Executive Counsel Regulatory Affairs, he is responsible for government relations strategy and has been instrumental in developing a collaborative relationship with government decision-makers. In addition, Jan has largely contributed to the development of regulatory knowledge and expertise within TerreStar and is now focused on advising TerreStar’s management on key strategic regulatory matters.

Jan has 33 years of public service experience with the Department of Communications, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and Industry Canada. As Director General at Industry Canada for 15 years, Jan was accountable for regulatory matters related to Canada's spectrum management program, the formulation of regulatory policies, the development of licensing and auction strategies, spectrum licensing, the coordination of regional delivery of the spectrum program, and the national and international frequency coordination of terrestrial and space systems.

Jan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Carleton University.