Redmond, Washington-based Kymeta, a specialist in mobile satellite communications, has appointed Manny Mora as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
Established in 2012 with investment from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the company is significantly increasing its focus on providing services to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military forces.
Mora brings almost four decades of experience from General Dynamics Mission Systems, where he oversaw the company’s partnerships with the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
‘As the defense community modernizes its command-and-control infrastructure, Kymeta is ideally positioned to deliver mobile SATCOM solutions designed for the most challenging environments,’ stated Nicole Piasecki, chair of Kymeta’s board of directors. ‘Manny Mora’s operational expertise and strategic vision will be crucial in expanding our impact and solidifying our role as a reliable partner for national security clients,’ she added.
Kymeta is benefiting from trends reshaping the aerospace and defense sector, including advancements in software systems, autonomous platforms, satellite communications, and artificial intelligence.
Recently, Kymeta was selected by the U.S. Army as the provider of multi-orbit satellite communications for its Next Generation Command and Control pilot program. The initiative utilizes the company’s Osprey u8 terminal technology to provide connectivity for military personnel.
‘Our innovative technology is already transforming how defense and government customers communicate across various domains,’ Mora commented.
Manny Mora succeeds Rick Bergman, formerly a vice president at AMD, who served as CEO from April 2024.
Kymeta’s technology utilizes metamaterials to create steerable antennas controlled by software, eliminating mechanical components. These hybrid cellular-satellite terminals enable communications in areas difficult to reach, a key interest for defense clients.
The company also offers technology for emergency services, maritime operations, wildfire-fighting, and other specialized applications. Kymeta secured $84 million in funding in 2022, bringing total investment to nearly $400 million to date.’