NSLComm Team
The NSL team brings together proven space technology development ability and strong market knowledge.
Patricio Northland
CEO
30+ years in the satcom industry. CEO Eutelsat Americas, CEO SATMEX, President & CEO AT&T Latam, Director Europe & ME Intelsat. Patricio led SATMEX’s dynamic growth from a small regional operator to a Unicorn that was later acquired by Eutelsat.
Moshe Golani
CTO
25+ years in the space industry. SVP of Engineering and Operations, AMOS Spacecom, Head of Comms & IT at Israel MoD. Moshe successfully led the operations of the advanced AMOS satellite fleet, providing broadcast and broadband services with Pan-European, Pan-African, Middle Eastern, Russian and Asian coverage, and cross-region connectivity.
Daniel K. Rockberger
Chief of Space Technologies
A veteran space engineer, Daniel has designed and flown numerous parts and structures on a broad range of communication satellite missions for Israel Aerospace Industries. He also worked on a moon mission at NASA.
Daniel has personally designed five nanosatellites (including the first Israeli nanosatellite, Inklajn-1). He also acted as deputy project manager of the Venus Satellite for French space agency CNES, on behalf of Israel Aerospace Industries.
Efi Ksantini
VP Business Development
A seasoned satellite network and operations specialist with a 20+ year career in the satellite communication industry, Ksantini joined BeetleSat in 2018. Working with the company in the earliest stages of its business, Ksantini has played a crucial role in laying the foundation for BeetleSat’s success, including the successful launch and operation of the company’s first satellites. As VP Business Development, Efi leads the company’s business and commercial growth. Ksantini previously worked for Gilat Satellite Networks where he managed the company’s global multimillion dollar commercial and defense satcom programs.
Ben Lev Ari
VP R&D
Ben has vast experience in system engineering integrating RF and communication systems with a multidisciplinary payload. He was involved in the development of the deployable antennas, actuators, cameras, and multiple sensors for space use.
In addition, Ben has expertise in composite materials, final elements analysis, and control algorithm. He is managing the R&D team, including RF, HW, SW, physics, communication, and mechanical engineering teams.
Ben holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Cum Laude) in mechanical engineering from Ben Gurion University.
Keren Samuel Enoch
VP of HR
Karen brings to BeetleSat more than two decades of experience in HR, organizational consulting, leadership guidance, and training development, and has led the HR departments of various organizations during her career. She has extensive experience in building and leading an organizational strategy in the field of human resources to achieve the organization's goals. Karen seeks to preserve and build a meaningful, inclusive, and diverse organizational culture, and to drive employee career development opportunities and retention for BeetleSat’s team.
Tehila Aminov
VP Finance (Acting)
Tehila is an experienced finance and accounting executive with specialized expertise related to start-ups in the technology sector. Her responsibilities include oversight of accounting operations, preparing, analyzing and auditing financial statements and tax reporting. Tehila previously worked for BDO Israel where she was head of the accounting and outsourcing department for real estate, high-tech and start-up companies. She earned her M.B.A. in business administration specializing in financial management from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Board of Directors
Diego Fernández
Diego has Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering and Robotics. He founded ARQUIMEA in 2005, transforming the company 15 years later into a global tech Group with over 500 employees, operating in demanding markets and sectors such as aerospace and defence, industrial, healthcare, agrotech, and fintech. Diego authored several patents and has received multiple awards both as an engineer and entrepreneur, including recognition from NASA for his contribution to the MSL-Curiosity mission.
Ferran Tejada
Ferran is an Industrial Engineer and MBA with 15+ years of successful experience in management, strategy, business development, marketing, and sales in tech and industrial companies worldwide. He joined ARQUIMEA in 2010 and has been key contributor to a 70x growth over this period. Today, he is the General Manager of the German subsidiary of ARQUIMEA and oversees the company’s strategy in aerospace and defence.
Motti Lichtenstein
Motti is the Founding Member of Liberty Technology Venture Capital. Motti has two decades of corporate experience ranging from controller to C-Level positions.
Prior to Liberty Technology Venture Capital, Motti was CEO of IDT Telecom. Additional executive roles at IDT, included serving as COO, Treasurer, EVP of Business Development, and Controller, as well as CEO of IDT Media.
Dawn Harms
Dawn Harms is an accomplished aerospace executive with extensive leadership experience, industry knowledge and trusted relationships throughout the space, telecommunications and high technology industries. Dawn brings more than 30 years of experience leading space technology companies, including Chief Revenue Officer of Momentus Inc, VP of Global Sales and Marketing for Boeing Satellites Systems Intl, VP of Business Development at Space System Loral – now Maxar. Dawn currently sits on the Boards of ManSat, Kleos, and Transastra.
Yoav Tzruya
Yoav brings to JVP over twenty years of experience in Cyber Security, C5I, Data Analytics, Media, and value-added services. With his hands on approach, Yoav sits on the board of several of JVP’s companies including ThetaRay, Morphisec, Secret Double Octopus, Coro.Net, Loom, SecBI, SCADAfence, SourceDefense, 1Touch.io and CNVRG. Past exits include CyActive, acquired by PayPal in March 2015.