Neil Fraser joined NSSLGlobal as Director Defence and Space Programmes in early 2020, following 6 years growing Viasat’s presence in the UK across the defence and space sectors.
Before joining industry in late 2013, he spent 26 years in the British Army leading organisations up to 600 strong. During his military career he spent 3 years leading a 60 strong team responsible for UK MOD global satellite and strategic radio communications projects and services; completed 3 tours in Afghanistan including the initial deployment to Kabul soon after 9-11 commanding 216 Parachute Signal Squadron, working in a US Task Force with government and civilian agencies, and then commanding 22 Signal Regiment providing communications across the country; he also served in Northern Ireland, the Balkans, as a Joint Operational Planner, and with Airborne and Commando forces.
He has Master’s degrees in the Design of Information Systems and Defence Studies. With a deep understanding of user needs and the challenges of meeting these needs from operational, acquisition and industry perspectives, he is passionate about ensuring those serving in harm’s way can be best served.