Karim Michel Sabbagh has a track record of leadership in the global space industry. Until recently, he was the Managing Director and lead for Europe and the Middle East at E-Space with the mission to create a global space company focused on hyperscale IoT. He is also the former President and CEO of SES, Chairman of SES ASTRA and a member of the Board of Directors of O3b Networks, prior to its acquisition by SES. He joined SES from consulting firm Booz & Co. where he served as practice leader and advised global satcom and telecom operators.