Günther Lackner has been appointed EVP and Head of Business Area Connect of SSC Space. He will take office on November 2 and be part of the Executive Committee.

Günther Lackner has a background in computer science and information technology, and more than two decades of leadership experience across the technology, aerospace, and space industries.

Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Terma Space, where he was responsible for the company’s global space business.

“I am excited to join SSC Space and the talented team in Business Area Connect. The space industry is in an incredibly exciting phase, and reliable, innovative and increasingly flexible ground infrastructure will be fundamental to enabling its continued growth. SSC Space has built a unique global position in this market, combining outstanding technical capabilities and infrastructure with decades of experience from some of the world’s most demanding space missions”, says Günther Lackner.

“Günther brings extensive experience in leading international technology businesses through growth and transformation, combined with strong customer focus, technology insight, and organizational development experience. I am very pleased to welcome him as EVP and Head of Business Area Connect and member of the Executive Committee,” says Charlotta Sund, President and CEO of SSC Space.

Media contact: Philip Ohlsson, Press & PR, +46 70 721 70 26, philip.ohlsson@sscspace.com