Team
AVEALTO TEAM
Seasoned $ Billion Telecoms Creators
Walter Anderson
– 25+ years of experience creating fast-growing, successful telecommunications companies
– Founder of 2 unicorns in the telecom sector
– Pioneer of NewSpace industry – Co-founder of International Space University
– Founded Esprit Telecom (UK) the first pan-European telecommunications operator, IPO’d and acquired for $850m
– Founded Telco Communication Group, Inc., which IPO’d in 1997 and was acquired by Excel for $1bn
David Chambers
– 20+ years of experience in the satellite and telecom industry
– Extensive experience in the satellite and telecommunications industry
– Worked in business development and techno-economic roles at satellite operators Teledesic and Inmarsat
– Advanced polymer and composite materials industry background
– Ex-Inmarsat, Teledesic
United By
A Passion For Space & Communications
Payload Developent
Vehicle Developent
High Altitude Aviation Specialist
Regulatory Affairs
Business Development
Payload Developent
Director – Neil Campbell
– Extensive experience in satellite design and engineering
– Extensive background in Aviation Electrical and Avionic Systems – degree in Aeronautical Engineering with a specialty in Avionics
– Expertise in Risk Management, Quality Control Systems, Safety Management and in depth engineering practices
– Practical experience in aircraft fleet operations, documentation and quality management, and practical experience in managing, deploying and maintaining aviation fleets
– Managed aircraft operation in locations all over the world and helped to reduce costs by developing innovative procedures
– Ex-MicroSat Launch Systems, Hughes Aircraft
Vehicle Developent
Director – Carlos Gardellini
– Extensive experience in satellite design and engineering
– Extensive experience in satellite design and engineering and has worked project management for entrepreneurial space and telecom companies.
– Has held senior posts at the Space Development Company, MicroSat Launch Systems and Esprit Telecom.
– Member of the technical staff at Hughes Aircraft, where he designed equipment that successfully flew on three Space Shuttle missions.
– Ex-MicroSat Launch Systems, Hughes Aircraft
High Altitude Aviation Specialist
Andrew Cox
– 25+ years of experience in risk and safety management.
– 30 year experience in engineering design and analysis of: Aerospace Systems, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Lightweight Composite Structures. Autopilot, Communication Systems, Electric Propulsion Systems, High Energy Density Batteries and Power Management Systems
– Set up and led the Facebook UAV team and has worked on other high altitude vehicle developments.
– Familiar with UK Civil Aviation Authority and the United States Federal Aviation Agency and other regulatory organizations
– Ex-Royal Navy
Regulatory Affairs
JAIME GAMELL-RIERA
– 30+ years of experience in the Telecom sector
– 25+ year experience as with strategic positions in telecom industry
– Worked for both telecom service and equipment vendors
– International experience in Europe, USA, Middle east and South America
– Has worked with governmental organization on strategic and regulatory planning
– Ex-First Pendil Group, Telefonica Atlas Telecom, GEC Siemens
Business Development
Thomas A. Olson
– 30+ years of experience in Aerospace and other sectors
– IT business systems engineer and analyst in the Communications, Aerospace, and Publishing sectors with over 30 years of experience
– Serial entrepreneur and a co-founder of Esprit Data and CMD Services
– Co-founder and Chair of the Center for Space Commerce and Finance, and Project Manager lead for the NewSpace Business Plan Competition.
– Ex-Esprit Data, CMD Services
DIRECTORS
James F Kenefick
Mr. Kenefick, a 25-year member and international elected leader of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), has successfully navigated the evolving global technology landscape and has been using the latest tech innovations to foster growth in business and benefit humanity.
Mr. Kenefick has served on the boards of Non-profit organizations, venture backed companies and family office portfolio companies. He has raised over $1 billion to fund technology and infrastructure projects across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
From the outset, his ambition was to create a better tomorrow by transforming the way businesses and people interact with technology – from machine learning and AI to MedTech, B2B tech platforms, and digital. In addition, he has been part of 8 successful exits.
Muhardjono Moenarso
Mr. Muhardjono Moenarso is seasoned senior executive with over 35 years experience in the creation oftechnical infrastructure in developing regions of the world.
He served over 25 years as a senior executive of PLN, the Indonesian state owned electricity company and has also served as Commissioner (Chairman) of Indonesian Comnet Plus, a telecommunication, network service and ICT provider.
He has played a critical role in the planning, design and implementation of electrical power and telecommunication infrastructure forIndonesia, the 4th most populous country in the world. The availability this infrastructure has transformed the lived of hundreds of millions of people.
Walt Anderson
The founder and Managing Director of AVEALTO
ADVISORS
Larry Austin
Mr. Austin is a graduate of Harvard Law School with over 30 years experience in international corporate development and project financing.
Mr. Kenefick, a 25-year member and international elected leader of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), has successfully navigated the evolving global technology landscape and has been using the latest tech innovations to foster growth in business and benefit humanity.
Mr. Kenefick has served on the boards of Non-profit organizations, venture backed companies and family office portfolio companies. He has raised over $1 billion to fund technology and infrastructure projects across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
From the outset, his ambition was to create a better tomorrow by transforming the way businesses and people interact with technology – from machine learning and AI to MedTech, B2B tech platforms, and digital. In addition, he has been part of 8 successful exits.