Ian Canning

President & Chief Executive Officer

As president and chief executive officer (CEO), Ian Canning is responsible for furthering the combined Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies Inc (EACOWT) vision of providing global satellite connectivity, innovative solutions and exceptional support focused on meeting the mission requirements of the U.S. government.

Ian brings a wealth of multinational leadership experience and a proven track record in driving strategic growth, operational excellence and commercial success within the global satellite communications (SATCOM) and telecommunications industries. Ian initially joined Trustcomm as chief operating officer in 2012, playing a key role in its growth from a small service provider to a leading player in the industry. He was instrumental in Trustcomm’s successful acquisition by OneWeb and its subsequent transformation into OneWeb Technologies, the U.S. proxy of OneWeb. His leadership was pivotal later in helping to achieve its merger with Eutelsat America Corp. He assumed the role of president and CEO in January 2025.

Prior to Trustcomm, he led global product innovation and marketing at Stratos Global Corp. where he was responsible for the company’s global product and marketing portfolio. At Iridium Satellite LLC, he led sales for Europe and the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and leveraged personal relationships to establish key partnerships for the business. Prior to that, he held leadership positions driving commercial initiatives, sales and business development within global leaders Inmarsat, Nortel and Motorola.

Ian holds a master’s degree in business administration from Greenwich School of Management in London.

Steve Perreault

Chief Financial Officer

Steve Perreault is Chief Financial Officer for Eutelsat America Corp. and OneWeb Technologies, where he leads all financial management for the combined entity, the U.S. subsidiary of Eutelsat Group. Steve initially joined OneWeb Technologies in January 2022, after more than 17 years at the global news, information and software industry leader, Thomson Reuters, where he was Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Strategy. Steve held several finance and strategy leadership roles at Thomson Reuters, with responsibility for capital allocation, financial planning and analysis, financial systems and corporate strategy. He also previously served as general manager of two information and software businesses where he led double-digit revenue growth. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Steve served five years as a submarine warfare officer on USS Atlanta and USS San Francisco. He holds a Master of Business Administration from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.

Joseph Uglialoro

General Counsel

Joseph (Joe) Uglialoro serves as General Counsel for the combined company. He joined the executive team of Eutelsat America Corp. in June 2024 after the organization completed its combination with OneWeb Technologies. Joe brings over 20 years of Government Contracting experience to the team in various roles, such as General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. In addition to responsibility for the legal function, he has had the opportunity to lead Contracting, Procurement, Security, Sales, and Human Resources teams. Joe joined OneWeb Technologies in May 2021. Prior to joining OneWeb Technologies, Joe spent considerable time in the Telecommunications sector, including working for global companies such as France Telecom, PSINet and Intelsat General. Outside of the office he served as the Law & Policy Advisor of the AFCEA Bethesda Chapter Board for over a decade before leaving in 2023, and from 2013 to 2016, Joe also served to support the National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Joe studied accounting at James Madison University to earn a B.B.A., and earned his Juris Doctorate degree from The Washington College of Law at American University in Washington, D.C.

Ed Slater

Chief Commercial Officer

Ed Slater is the Chief Commercial Officer for the combined Eutelsat America Corp. (EAC) and OneWeb Technologies (EAC). In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the sales distribution and marketing strategy for the entity’s unique solutions offering access to GEO and LEO SATCOM connectivity. Ed brings more than 25 years of experience to EAC and OWT, both as an operator and in commercial delivery, including satellite communications, government business development, partnerships and operations. Most recently, Ed was Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing at OneWeb Technologies, after previously serving as the company’s Senior Director of Sales and Director, Partner Development. Prior to joining OneWeb Technologies in 2021, he was Director, Government Aviation at OneWeb and held multiple government business leadership positions at Satcom Direct Communications, the largest provider of Inmarsat L-band services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Ed retired from the USAF in 2014 as a SMSgt. as Superintendent, Air Force One Communications. During his military career, he served in the 99th Airlift Squadron supporting the U.S. vice president, cabinet members, DoD leadership and federal agencies. He also served in the Presidential Airlift Group (PAG), where he ran programs to modify communications and enhance the technology and capabilities of Air Force One and led airborne communication for U.S. Presidents Bush and Obama. Ed holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology Management from American Military University. At Andrews AFB, Ed was qualified on 747B, C-32A/B, C-20B/H, C-37A aircraft as both an instructor and evaluator.

Lesley Rahman

Chief Information Officer

Lesley Rahman serves as the Chief Information Officer for Eutelsat America Corp. (EAC) and OneWeb Technologies (OWT), which operate in combination as a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group. Lesley is responsible for developing and implementing the organization’s overall information technology (IT) and cybersecurity strategy, including managing compliance policies and service providers, and ensuring smooth operation of the corporate IT network. Lesley joined EAC in 2020 as Vice President of Engineering and Service Delivery, responsible for technical operations, sales engineering and bid support for space segment and managed services. She also assisted with new service development, and IT services including compliance with USG cybersecurity requirements. She was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2023. Lesley previously served as Director of Engineering at Intelsat General Corporation (IGC), Intelsat’s U.S. Proxy-established business unit where she managed Customer Sales Engineering, Ground Systems Engineering and IT. Prior to joining IGC, Lesley held several space and satellite technology positions at Honeywell Technology Solutions, notably as the GOES-R Space-Ground Communications Development Manager. Prior to that, Lesley served as Mission Planning Engineer for ANSER Corporation. Lesley holds a Master of Science in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Mathematics from Carroll College.

Natasha Watson

Head of Human Resources

As the Head of Human Resources, Natasha is the driving force behind aligning organizational goals at Eutelsat America Corp. (EAC) and OneWeb Technologies (OWT). Initially joining OWT in 2023, Natasha is responsible for streamlining processes and implementing change management strategies for the newly combined entity. She also leverages her experience to cultivate a positive and productive work environment and works side-by-side with executive teams to achieve business objectives, among running other key HR functions.

Natasha brings an added level of business and financial acumen to the role, having previously served as an auditor at KPMG, one of the big four global accounting and auditing firms.

Natasha holds a Master’s in Business Administration from Strayer University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Virginia State University.