Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 61/100
11 mention(s) identify MATTHEW J. DESCH as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2015-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" | He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2016-03-21 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." | He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and led a telecommunications software services provider, which indicates relevant technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2017-03-30 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" | He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2018-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Desch served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." | The filing states he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and previously led a telecommunications software services provider, which supports a technical/software background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2019-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "Mr. Desch served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." | He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification, and his career includes leadership at a telecommunications software services provider. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2020-03-23 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" | He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-adjacent technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2021-03-31 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." | He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2022-04-08 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." | He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2023-03-17 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" | He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2024-04-01 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." | He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification indicating software-related technical background. |
| Iridium Communications Inc. | 2025-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." | He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, which is a relevant technical qualification suggesting software-related technical background. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2015-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" |
| 2016-03-21 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." |
| 2017-03-30 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" |
| 2018-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "From 2002 to 2005, Mr. Desch served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." |
| 2019-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" and "Mr. Desch served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider." |
| 2020-03-23 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" |
| 2021-03-31 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." |
| 2022-04-08 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." |
| 2023-03-17 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University" |
| 2024-04-01 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." |
| 2025-03-27 | "Mr. Desch received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University..." |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-29 | Mr. Desch has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc.... Independent. Mr. Desch was elected to the Board of Directors as of January 1, 2019 and has not been appointed to a standing committee. |
| 2020-03-27 | Mr. Desch has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc., a global mobile, voice and data satellite communications company, since 2009. |
| 2021-03-12 | Mr. Desch has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc., a global mobile, voice and data satellite communications company, since 2009. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Iridium's predecessor, Iridium Holdings LLC, beginning in 2006. Prior to joining Iridium, Mr. Desch served as Chief Executive Officer of Telcordia Technologies, Inc., a telecommunications software services provider that is now part of Ericsson. Previously, he spent 13 years at Nortel Networks Corporation, including as president of the company's global wireless networks business, and as President of Global Carriers. Mr. Desch serves on the President's National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. |
| 2022-03-25 | Mr. Desch has served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Iridium Communications Inc. since 2009. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Iridium's predecessor, Iridium Holdings LLC, beginning in 2006. |
| 2023-03-24 | Matthew J. Desch IND Chief Executive Officer, Iridium Communications Inc. 65 2019 Committees: Compensation and Human Resources |
| 2024-03-22 | Matthew J. Desch, IND Chief Executive Officer, Iridium Communications Inc., 66 years old, Director since 2019. Committees: Compensation and Human Resources. Compensation: $295,002. |
| 2025-03-24 | Matthew J. Desch Chief Executive Officer, Iridium Communications Inc. Age 67 Director Since 2019 Committees: Compensation and Human Resources |
Source material: SEC submissions metadata and DEF 14A proxy filings from EDGAR. Last updated: 2026-05-06