Williams has joined Atlas Space Operations from Viasat where he served as vice president of Real-Time Earth.
Atlas Space Operations has named John Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With a career spanning the United States Air Force and several prominent industry roles, Williams brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the space industry.
Brad Bode, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Atlas Space Operations, said: John Williams is a remarkable leader who embodies the qualities of a team builder and visionary. His experience and deep understanding of the space industry make him the ideal fit for leading Atlas into an exciting and prosperous future. With this addition, we are confident that Atlas will continue to excel in providing innovative satellite communication solutions and further strengthen our position as an industry leader.
Prior to joining Atlas, John served as the Vice President of Real-Time Earth at Viasat, where he led the development of the Ground-Station-as-a-Service business line. With a focus on innovation and strategic vision, Williams has held leadership positions at other renowned organisations including Booz Allen Hamilton, ATK Space Systems, and Universal Space Network (now SSC). Combined with his diverse 21-year Air Force officer career in roles ranging from operations, acquisition, budgeting, strategic planning, and command, Atlas expects to thrive under his leadership.
As the newly appointed CEO, John Williams will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of Atlas Space Operations. His guidance and extensive knowledge will be instrumental in driving the companys growth, fostering innovation, and ensuring exceptional service delivery to customers across the space industry.
John Williams added: I am very pleased to join the Atlas Space Operations team. Atlas has built a strong foundation throughout the growth of the company, set the industry standard for ground station software, and earned recognition through numerous accolades and awards, all while being involved in the communities they serve. Atlas is poised for a very bright future and I look forward to being part of achieving that with the team.
