AST Networks announces new senior leadership team

AST Networks has announced a major organisational restructure as part of its long-term growth strategy, designed to enhance collaboration, strengthen leadership alignment, and deliver even greater value to its customers around the world.      

This strategic evolution brings together AST’s UK Partners and Solutions divisions to form a single, unified business unit – AST Networks EMEA. The restructure will streamline operations across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, while enabling closer collaboration with AST’s existing business units in the Americas, Singapore and Australia. 

The change follows a period of strong performance and international expansion for AST Networks, which continues to grow its global footprint through sales, distribution, and support operations in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, the United States, and across Latin America. The new structure has been designed to better connect these regions, ensuring a consistent approach to leadership, customer support, and service delivery. 

A Unified Structure for a Global Future

The restructure introduces a new Senior Leadership Team (SLT), providing clear strategic direction, unified decision-making, and stronger collaboration between technical, commercial, and operational functions. 

AST Networks’ Senior Leadership team:

• Louise Hawkins – Chief Executive Officer

• Dan Housego-Watts – Chief Operating Officer

• Lukasz Latosinski – Chief Technical Officer

• Ali Uppal – Chief Financial Officer

• Stuart Castell – Chief Commercial Officer

Together, this leadership group will oversee all core areas of the business, including operations, technical development, finance, and commercial strategy, as well as drive key group initiatives to support the company’s long-term vision. 

“This restructure marks a new chapter for AST Networks,” said Louise Hawkins, CEO. “By bringing our teams closer together and aligning our leadership across regions, we’re building an organisation that is better connected, more agile, and perfectly positioned to meet the evolving needs of our global customers.”

Enhancing Global Collaboration and Service Delivery

As a trusted provider of satellite communications and marine electronics solutions, AST Networks supports customers in critical industries including maritime, energy, government, environmental services, and enterprise sectors. 

From vessel connectivity , networking, and IoT integration to satellite airtime, data management, and safety solutions, AST delivers comprehensive services that help customers operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably anywhere in the world. 

The restructure will also see AST’s Group Shared Services – including Finance, IT, HR, and Marketing – align under the new EMEA business structure. This will provide a stronger, more coordinated support framework for all regional teams, helping to accelerate decision-making, improve consistency, and enhance customer engagement across global operations. 

“As our customers’ operations become increasingly more global and data-driven, it’s crucial that AST mirrors that same level of integration internally,” said Stuart Castell, CCO, “This restructure enables us to share expertise across markets, innovate faster, and deliver unified, world-class solutions that truly reflect the scale and ambition of our clients.”

Focussed on Growth, Innovation, and Customer Success

AST Networks remains committed to continued growth through ongoing investment in technology, customer experience, and operational excellence. 

By combining regional expertise with a unified global strategy, AST is strengthening its position as a leading provider of end-to-end satellite communication and maritime technology solutions. This focus on innovation and collaboration ensures the company continues to deliver exceptional value, reliability, and performance for its customers across the globe.