Mark Rigolle

CEO

Mark Rigolle is Chief Executive Officer of ABS, the satellite operator headquartered in Dubai, a role he assumed on 29 April 2024. He holds a master's degree in economics from the University of Leuven in Belgium and is fluent in English, French and Dutch. His career spans leadership roles with GEO, MEO and LEO satellite operators. He was Chief Financial Officer of SES and CEO of O3b Networks, and co-founded Kacific. He later served as CEO of LeoSat and of KLEO Connect, and as Chief Operating Officer of Rivada Space Networks. His experience covers satellite and space development projects across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.