On July 9, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced three key leadership appointments within its Satellite and Space Communications (S&S) segment. These appointments include Steve Black as the new chief operating officer (COO), Mark Dale as the new chief technology officer (CTO) and Brent Norman as the new chief financial officer (CFO). They will each be reporting to Daniel Gizinski, president of Comtech’s S&S segment.
Ken Traub, chairman and CEO of Comtech, commented, “Under Daniel’s leadership, the transformation of our S&S business is progressing very well, and we are now well-positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities and further improvements in operational execution. We are delighted to have recruited Steve and Brent and promoted Mark to these key leadership roles. These appointments bring together a diverse set of expertise and leadership that will be instrumental in delivering exceptional value to customers worldwide and pursuing strategic initiatives.”
Steve Black brings nearly three decades of differentiated industry knowledge and operational expertise to Comtech. As COO of S&S, Black will oversee and optimize all operational processes across the segment, ensuring Comtech continues to reliably deliver advanced, trusted products on accelerated timelines while driving cost-effective production and maintaining exceptional quality standards, the company said.
Mark Dale brings a deep blend of technical expertise and customer insight gained over nearly three decades in the satellite and broadband wireless communications sectors. In his new role, Dr. Dale will lead engineering teams in designing and deploying next-generation satellite communications solutions while closely partnering with customers to align technology roadmaps and architectures.
Brent Norman will lead all financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and analysis efforts, as well as manage investments and ensure regulatory compliance. With an extensive background spanning financial leadership roles at General Dynamics and L3Harris, Norman will focus on strengthening the segment’s financial foundation and identifying new avenues for value creation.
“Our continued success hinges on exceptional leadership, and I’m thrilled to welcome Steve, Mark, and Brent to these critical roles,” said Daniel Gizinski, president of Comtech’s S&S segment. “Their combined expertise in operations, technology, and finance will be instrumental in driving our strategic transformation, meeting our near-term objectives, and positioning Comtech to achieve long-term growth. With these trusted leaders in place, we are further strengthening our ability to innovate and deliver advanced communications solutions to our global customers.”
Source: Comtech
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By Loren Blinde
July 11, 2025
