Advice for High-Tech C-Suites: From Turnaround to Takeoff with Intelsat’s Toby O’Brien

Toby O’Brien is an accomplished CFO with more than thirty years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry under his belt. O’Brien has successfully navigated some of the most difficult and challenging times in the industry. His leadership at Intelsat has contributed to a significant financial turnaround. In a recent interview with Washington Exec, he highlights the importance of staying ahead of industry trends, adopting a personalized approach to leadership, and over communicating during difficult times. He advises other CFOs to plan ahead, nurture connections, and follow through on promises in order to maintain transparency and trust with stakeholders and staff.

“The best thing you can do is execute and meet your commitments.”

To learn more about Toby O’Brien’s insights and experiences, read the full article here.

Share this post:

Subscribe to our newsletter

Brought to you by

Podcasts

The Multi-orbit Imperative: How Oil and Gas Operations Are Building Resilient Networks

Mining’s Digital Future: Satellite Connectivity Bridges the IT/OT Gap

SatShow 2026: Jeffrey Hill, Chairman of SatShow, on What’s Next for the Space and Satellite Industry 

Conversations from 2025: Defining the Next Era of Satellite and Connectivity 

Related Posts

Sign up for our newsletter

Fill out the form below, and get the latest news in your inbox.