SpinLaunch Appoints Satellite Industry Veteran Massimiliano Ladovaz as Chief Executive Officer

• Massimiliano “Massi” Ladovaz, former CTO of OneWeb and COO of Eutelsat, brings 25+ years of satcom leadership and $4B+ in fundraising experience to SpinLaunch
  

• Current CEO David Wrenn transitions to Chief Innovation Officer, where he will continue to support the company’s long-term technology and strategy

LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SpinLaunch, a pioneer of disruptive space solutions, today announced the appointment of Massimiliano Ladovaz as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Ladovaz will lead SpinLaunch through its next stage of growth, expanding and commercializing an integrated tech stack that includes kinetic launch systems as well as global connectivity solutions powered by its Meridian Space technology portfolio.

Ladovaz is a globally recognized executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning the satellite, aerospace, and telecommunications industries. With a proven track record of delivering transformational programs and pioneering innovations in space infrastructure, he has held senior executive and board roles across some of the industry’s most influential organizations.

As Chief Technology Officer of OneWeb and later Chief Operating Officer of the Eutelsat/OneWeb Group, he led the deployment of the world’s second-largest LEO satellite constellation and played a central role in establishing the Airbus-OneWeb joint venture, the industry’s first high-volume smallsat production facility. During his career, Ladovaz has played a pivotal role in raising more than $4 billion in equity and debt financing and has secured strategic partnerships with leading aerospace and telecom companies, including Hughes, Airbus, SpaceX, and Viasat.

“SpinLaunch has built a fundamentally differentiated technology stack and assembled a highly capable team with a clear mission," said Massimiliano Ladovaz, CEO of SpinLaunch. “After deeply engaging with the technology and strategy, I’m convinced that this is the most compelling initiative in the industry today. I'm honored to join at this critical inflection point and excited to lead the team as we scale globally and deliver breakthrough space solutions worldwide.”

Former CEO David Wrenn, who now assumes the role of Chief Innovation Officer, will remain a committed member of the executive team, supporting and advancing the company’s key strategic initiatives across technology, business, and regulatory development.

“SpinLaunch is entering a new era of execution, and Massi is exactly the right leader to carry our momentum forward,” said David Wrenn. “His unique blend of engineering expertise and commercial leadership allows us to accelerate technology development, as well as our operations and customer development. I’m excited to continue supporting him and the team as we push the boundaries of the industry."

About Massimiliano Ladovaz

Massimiliano Ladovaz is a veteran aerospace and satellite executive with over 25 years of global leadership across the space, telecom, and technology sectors. He has held senior roles including CTO, COO, and Board Director, driving some of the industry's most ambitious satellite programs. Most recently, he was CTO at SatOne, an emerging satellite connectivity provider in Australia. Prior to that, he served as COO of Eutelsat/OneWeb Group, where he led the global deployment and operations of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. From 2019 to 2023, Ladovaz was CTO of OneWeb, overseeing the design, launch, and manufacturing of over 650 satellites and was instrumental in the development and success of the Airbus-OneWeb joint venture for high-volume satellite production.

Known for combining technical depth with strategic execution, Ladovaz has played a pivotal role in securing over $4 billion in capital and building major partnerships with Airbus, SpaceX, Hughes, and Viasat. Earlier in his career, he led the $1.6 billion Global Xpress program at Inmarsat and contributed to key missions at the European Space Agency, including Mars Express and Huygens. He has managed global teams across Europe, North America, and Asia, and successfully steered operations through complex geopolitical environments. Ladovaz holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Università La Sapienza in Rome and has served on the board of OneWeb Satellites. He is a recipient of the ITP Award, SSPI UK Personality of the Year, and a member of France’s Académie de l’Air et de l’Espace.