Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) have announced that SSTL shareholder Airbus Defence & Space have appointed Andrew Cawthorne in his position as Managing Director, effective immediately. Mr. Cawthorne steps into this role with extensive experience and a proven track record in driving business growth and operational excellence.
Sir Martin Sweeting, Chairman of SSTL, warmly welcomed Andrew to his new position, saying: “On behalf of the entire team here at SSTL, I am pleased to congratulate Andrew on his well-deserved appointment as Managing Director. His exceptional leadership skills, strategic acumen, and deep understanding of our industry make him the ideal person to guide SSTL through its next phase of innovation and growth. We are confident Andrew will continue to strengthen SSTL’s position as a global leader in satellite technology.”
Andrew Cawthorne expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm for his confirmed appointment, commenting: “I am deeply honoured to be appointed Managing Director of SSTL, a company renowned for its pioneering achievements in satellite technology, and one that I have been proud to have been a part of for over 20 years. I am committed to working closely with our talented team to build on SSTL’s proud heritage, deliver outstanding results for our customers, and drive forward innovation and sustainability in satellite missions and space exploration.”
Andrew Cawthorne brings over two decades expertise in the space and technology sectors. Joining SSTL in 2004 Andrew initially worked as a Systems Engineer on the TopSat Imaging Project and as Technical Mission Lead for NigeriaSat-2. Andrew has since held several key commercial and leadership positions, most recently as Director of Business Development reporting into Managing Director, Phil Brownnett. When SSTL tragically lost Phil in June 2024 to a sudden illness, Andrew was appointed as Interim Managing Director.
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