Philip Balaam

Philip Balaam currently serves as SVP of Strategy at Viasat, a position held since June 2023 following the acquisition of Inmarsat, where Philip was SVP of Strategy from November 2016 until January 2024. Inmarsat is renowned for its leadership in providing high-quality in-flight connectivity for commercial and business aviation, an area that Philip managed as President of Aviation. Prior to Inmarsat, Philip held key roles at AsiaSat as Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer and Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and at Arianespace as Sales & Marketing Director for the Asia Pacific region. Philip's career began at Matra Marconi Space, where roles included Strategic Marketing Manager and Spacecraft Propulsion Manager. Academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State University, an MBA in Strategy and Innovation from The Open University, and a Non-Exec Director Diploma from the Financial Times.