Sofant Technologies has announced the appointment of Peter Hadinger as a strategic advisor to the Board of Directors. With over 40 years of experience in the satellite industry, Mr. Hadinger brings significant expertise to support Sofant's transition from development to commercialisation.
Mr. Hadinger is a distinguished executive in the satellite industry with a notable career in specialised payload engineering and system applications in communications and Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) fields. He joined Inmarsat in 2011, where he developed government-focused capabilities for the Global Xpress worldwide SatCom programme.
As President of Inmarsat’s US Government business unit and, later, as Chief Technology Officer of Inmarsat Global, he played a pivotal role in shaping company strategy and investments, overseeing the development of Inmarsat’s global network of satellites, ground systems, networks, and terminals. He retired from Inmarsat after the company was acquired by Viasat in 2023 but continues as a strategic advisor to Viasat and other US and International organisations.
Mr. Hadinger's extensive experience includes leadership roles at TRW/Northrop Grumman, contributing to technology development, engineering, and government spacecraft programmes. He holds several patents in advanced satellite communications and has held leadership roles in the crafting of the global Telecom Services Agreement at the WTO, as Vice-Chair of the FCC's WRC Advisory Committee, a member of UK Ofcom’s Spectrum Advisory Board and Vice-Chair of the Satellite Task Force for the President's National Security Telecom Advisory Committee.
David Wither, CEO of Sofant Technologies, said: "The addition of Peter Hadinger as strategic advisor marks a significant milestone in Sofant's evolution. His extensive experience, deep sector knowledge, and broad industry network will help guide our strategy as we bring our disruptive technology to the forefront of the market and capitalise on the significant opportunities in the SatCom sector."
Mr. Hadinger commented: "I am excited to join Sofant Technologies as a strategic advisor to the board. Sofant's innovative approach to addressing power consumption and heat problems in satellite communications systems is groundbreaking. I look forward to contributing to the company's growth and success by providing guidance to the board."
Sofant Technologies, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a leading-edge radio technology company. The company is backed by Scottish Enterprise, EMV Capital, Kelvin Capital, Caladan Capital, the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency among other UK investors.
The company's patented RF MEMS technology enables a groundbreaking reduction in power consumption – up to 70% – offering satellite operators significant cost savings and extended mission lifecycles.
The company is targeting satellite communications and high frequency 5G/6G applications telecommunications where power consumption and coverage are the most critical challenges. By drastically cutting power demands, satellite and 5G/6G networks could provide more ubiquitous, affordable, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly wireless connectivity in the future.
Sofant’s phased array platform is designed for high-volume manufacturing and employs a fabless semiconductor business model to rapidly scale production, offering customers unprecedented performance with guaranteed scalability and cost-efficiency.
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