Former Australian PM Joins Rivada Space Networks BoD
Replaces Former Field Marshall Lord Charles Guthrie on the Board
The Honorable Tony Abbott, the 28th prime minister of Australia, has been named to the board of directors of Rivada Space Networks.
“Rivada’s Outernet is a visionary project to connect every point on the globe with every other.”
Tony Abbott
Abbott was a journalist before entering the parliament, has authored several books, and was an advisor to the UK Board of Trade from 2020-24. He served as Prime Minister of Australia from 2013 to 2015. He currently serves on the board of the Fox Corporation, and is a director of the Ramsay Center for Western Civilization.
“Tony Abbott brings a wealth of experience and a valuable global perspective to Rivada’s board,” said Declan Ganley, Rivada’s Chairman and CEO. “I look forward to benefiting from his insight.”
“Rivada’s Outernet is a visionary project to connect every point on the globe with every other,” Abbott said. “It’s a privilege to help Declan and his team realize this goal. The world needs trusted, resilient communications infrastructure under the control of those committed to free speech and political pluralism, which is why we need Rivada’s Outernet more than ever.”
Abbott replaces former Field Marshall Lord Charles Guthrie, a member of Rivada’s Board of Directors for more than a decade until his passing earlier this year.