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Matteo Genna
CTO at Fleet Space
Matteo Genna is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Fleet Space Technologies, an Australian company specializing in nanosatellite technology and satellite-enabled connectivity solutions.12 He joined the company in 2023, bringing nearly three decades of experience in the space and aerospace industry.13
Background and Education
Dr. Genna holds a PhD in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley.13 His extensive career in the space industry spans almost 30 years, during which he has worked on various space and near-space systems.1
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Fleet Space Technologies, Dr. Genna's career included:
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Working at SSL (now part of Maxar) in Palo Alto, where he led teams designing and building:
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Heading the Remote Sensing business unit at World View Enterprises, where he worked on High Altitude Platforms Systems (HAPS) designed to image and measure the Earth from the stratosphere.13
Role at Fleet Space Technologies
As CTO of Fleet Space Technologies, Dr. Genna is responsible for:
- Driving innovation and the technical roadmap for Fleet's satellite-enabled solutions1
- Guiding the company's technology strategy2
- Contributing to the long-term growth strategy for Fleet's revolutionary ExoSphere product1
Dr. Genna is based in Tucson, Arizona, adding to Fleet's existing presence in North America, which is centered on its headquarters in Houston, Texas.12
Vision and Expertise
Dr. Genna's appointment comes at a crucial time for Fleet Space Technologies, following their successful C Series funding round that raised A$50 million.1 His expertise is expected to be instrumental in maximizing the commercial potential of this funding and expanding the company's presence in the North American market.12
Matteo Genna's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username matteo-genna-b43a8b37, where he is listed as the CTO at Fleet Space Technologies.4
