Ibadan, 28 August 2024. – LeoLabs has announced the appointment of Karen Cox as Chief of Corporate Affairs at LeoLabs. The newly formed role of Chief of Corporate Affairs will integrate LeoLabs’ government affairs, strategic communications, and marketing teams under one executive leader.
With an extensive background in strategic leadership, government relations, and public policy, Cox brings a wealth of experience to the company. Furthermore, Cox is uniquely suited to help lead LeoLabs in its transition from start-up to scale-up. She previously led government relations for nearly 10 years at Maxar Technologies, where she championed policies that accelerated the growth of the commercial Earth observation and space infrastructure industries.
As Chief of Corporate Affairs, Karen will consequently drive LeoLabs’ corporate strategy and external engagement efforts. Reporting directly to CEO Tony Frazier, she will work closely with external advisors to craft and execute a comprehensive strategy that underscores LeoLabs’ position as a leader in space domain awareness (SDA) and space traffic management (STM).
Speaking on her appointment, the new Chief of Corporate Affairs, said, “I’m happy to have the opportunity to join the incredible LeoLabs team. I’m excited about the positive effects LeoLabs will have on the security and stability of the space domain and humanity’s future in space. The growth opportunities ahead are remarkable, and I’m eager to help LeoLabs further strengthen its position as a critical mission partner for customers around the globe.”
Likewise, LeoLabs CEO remarked, “The Chief of Corporate Affairs role is an important next step as the company and the markets we serve reach an inflection point. Karen’s strong track record in advancing programs of record for dual-use technologies will be essential as LeoLabs solidifies its position as a thought leader and mission-focused partner.”
