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Matthew Desch
Chief Executive Officer at
IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Net worth: 77 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Matthew J. Desch is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 9 different companies and currently holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Iridium Communications, Inc. and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Iridium Satellite LLC (a subsidiary of Iridium Communications, Inc.). Mr. Desch is also on the board of 6 other companies. In his past career Mr. Desch held the position of Chairman at Airspan Networks, Inc., Chief Executive Officer at iconectiv LLC, President of Nortel Networks Corp. and President-Global Carriers at Nortel Networks, Inc. (a subsidiary of Nortel Networks Corp.), Chief Executive Officer of GHL Acquisition Corp., Chief Executive Officer of Iridium Holdings LLC, Chief Executive Officer for Leidos, Inc. and Chairman of The Wireless Foundation. Matthew J. Desch received an undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA from The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | 1,451,017 ( 1.37% ) | 75 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 02/03/2026 | 288,623 ( 0.4% ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
| 01/04/2026 | 728 ( 0% ) | 207 757 $ | 31/05/2026 |
Matthew Desch active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 29/09/2009 |
| UNISYS CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2019 |
| VERISIGN. INC. | Director/Board Member | 06/10/2025 |
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
 Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Director/Board Member | - |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership and trade association for the technology and community | Director/Board Member | - |
Aireon LLC
 Aireon LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides air traffic services | Director/Board Member | - |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
 Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an air safety association | Director/Board Member | - |
Iridium Satellite LLC
 Iridium Satellite LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Chief Executive Officer | 22/09/2006 |
Celerica, Inc.
 Celerica, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Distributes cell site architecture solutions | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Matthew Desch
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
72
1st degree connections
25
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
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Leidos, Inc.
 Leidos, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cyber operations, digital, integrated system and technology solutions | Technology Services |
Unisys Corp.
 Unisys Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
VeriSign, Inc.
 VeriSign, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides internet infrastructure services | Technology Services |
Nortel Networks Corp.
 Nortel Networks Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Development stage company | Finance |
Airspan Networks, Inc.
 Airspan Networks, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and supplies broadband wireless communications systems & software for 5G networks | Electronic Technology |
Flarion Technologies, Inc.
 Flarion Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops and provides broadband communication technologies and services | Technology Services |
Nortel Networks, Inc.
 Nortel Networks, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides telecommunication services | Communications |
GHL Acquisition Corp.
 GHL Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Development Stage Company | Finance |
Iridium Satellite LLC
Iridium Satellite LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides satellite communications services | Communications |
iconectiv LLC
 iconectiv LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops cloud-based network and communication platforms | Technology Services |
Iridium Holdings LLC
 Iridium Holdings LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides voice and data mobile satellite services | Communications |
CTIA-The Wireless Association
 CTIA-The Wireless Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Attracts members in the wireless communications industry and represents their interests to the public | Commercial Services |
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates an air safety association | Commercial Services |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Starent Networks LLC
 Starent Networks LLC Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Provides mobile infrastructure equipment for wireless network operators | Electronic Technology |
Celerica, Inc.
Celerica, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Distributes cell site architecture solutions | Electronic Technology |
Leidos Holdings, Inc.
 Leidos Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software development, cybersecurity, health management services to national security, healthcare, transportation, logistics & defense industries | Technology Services |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership and trade association for the technology and community | Commercial Services |
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums | Consumer Services |
The Wireless Foundation
 The Wireless Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Wireless Foundation operates as a non profit organization provides consumer benefits in the areas of health and safety services. It develops initiatives such as PulsePoint application to provide lifesaving assistance to victims of sudden cardiac arrest, Text4baby mobile information service designed to promote maternal and child health through text messaging, The Drive Smart campaign enlists young people to develop digital shorts to discourage their peers and adults from driving while distracted, and Growing Wireless campaign, giving families tools to teach kids about responsible wireless use. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions
 Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides technical planning and development services | Technology Services |
Iridium Communications, Inc.
 Iridium Communications, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides global satellite communications services | Communications |
The Wireless Infrastructure Association
 The Wireless Infrastructure Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as wireless infrastructure association | Commercial Services |
Aireon LLC
Aireon LLC Other TransportationTransportation Provides air traffic services | Transportation |
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