On January 31, Terran Orbital announced the appointment of Michael Young as senior vice president of business development.
With over 28 years of experience in the communications and technology sectors, Young is a highly accomplished technology leader known for driving transformational change and delivering exceptional business results. As Terran Orbital continues to expand its capabilities and market presence, Young will play a critical role in leading business development initiatives, forming strategic partnerships, and accelerating the company’s growth in the defense and commercial space sectors.
“We are excited to welcome Michael to Terran Orbital,” said Peter Krauss, chief executive officer of Terran Orbital. “His extensive background in enterprise IT, satellite communications, and government relations—along with his strong leadership and proven track record in driving revenue growth—will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission of delivering cutting-edge space-based solutions to customers around the globe.”
Prior to joining Terran Orbital, Young served as vice president of business development at Hanwha Phasor, where he led a highly successful go-to-market strategy that generated a $1.5 billion sales pipeline within 18 months. He also held leadership roles at Ultra Intelligence & Communications, Envistacom, and General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, where he played a pivotal role in securing high-value contracts and driving market expansion.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Young served for over 16 years in key leadership roles, including Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of High Bandwidth Systems for Communications Emerging Technologies at U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC). His military service provided him with deep technical expertise in satellite communications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and enterprise IT architectures—all critical to today’s evolving defense landscape.
“I am honored to join Terran Orbital at such a pivotal time in the industry,” said Young. “The company is at the forefront of innovation in satellite technology and defense applications. I look forward to working with the incredible team at Terran Orbital to expand our market presence and drive new business opportunities.”
Source: Terran Orbital
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