SWISSto12 hires Inmarsat’s Gustavsson
May 8, 2025

This news follows the announcement of Steve Collar joining SWISSto12’s Board of Directors as Chairman.
Gustavsson has successfully led corporate strategies across multiple industries, with a particular focus on satellite communications and transport sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Inmarsat, where he played a key role in shaping the company’s corporate strategy. He was also part of the core team that negotiated the $7.3 billion sale of Inmarsat to Viasat. Previously, Gustavsson held senior roles at easyJet, Credit Suisse, Teneo and McKinsey & Company.
“I am delighted to welcome Fredrik to SWISSto12. His deep knowledge of the satellite sector, coupled with his strong financial leadership, strategic vision and ability to drive transformative growth initiatives will be instrumental as we continue to scale our business and expand our global footprint.” said Emile de Rijk, CEO and Founder of SWISSto12.
Gustavsson added: “I’m thrilled to join SWISSto12 at such an exciting moment in its journey. The company’s stellar growth trajectory, with over $350 million in customer orders across the HummingSat and Radio Frequency product lines, and its continued international expansion, are a testament to the quality of the team and the strength of its uniquely enabling core technologies. I look forward to contributing to this next chapter of growth and innovation.”
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