Maxar Technologies names new CEO

WESTMINSTER — Maxar Technologies Inc. (NYSE: MAXR) has announced Daniel Jablonsky, who most recently served as president of DigitalGlobe, to be the new Maxar CEO.

Jablonsky will serve as CEO effective immediately and will also join the Maxar board of directors. Jablonsky succeeds Howard Lance, who has resigned as president and CEO and as a director of Maxar. The company is a global technology innovator powering the space economy.

“Dan has been a key member of the management team since his arrival to DigitalGlobe in 2012 and has taken on increased responsibilities following the closing of the Company’s merger,” Howell M Estes III, chairman of the Maxar board, said in a prepared statement.

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Estes added that Jablonsky’s experience as president of DigitalGlobe, general counsel, general manager of the U.S. and international defense and intelligence businesses has helped prepare him for the role.

“He has worked closely with many of our largest customers, including the U.S. Government, and has a unique appreciation for the value of our mission-critical services as a former Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Engineer in the U.S. Navy,” Estes said. “Dan is the right leader for Maxar and now is the right time for this transition as we work to unlock the value of our operations for all stakeholders and maximize returns for our shareholders.”

Jablonsky said his top priority as CEO will be to serve its government and commercial partners and to strengthen its operational and financial performance.

“Maxar has a strong foundation and delivers compelling solutions to serve as a mission-critical partner to our customers,” he said. “Along with our management team and dedicated team members, I am committed to the future of Maxar and meeting the needs and expectations of all of our stakeholders. We are already working on action plans and will address these plans in the near future.”

At the time of publication, the company’s stock price was $6.08 per share. After the announcement, it was up from its previous close of $5.83. Earlier this month the company, which maintains operations in Longmont, incorporated in the U.S.