Telesat, a leading global satellite operator, has appointed Donald Tremblay as its new chief financial officer, effective October 20, 2025. Tremblay succeeds Andrew Browne, who is retiring after serving as CFO since 2019, marking the end of a distinguished career in the satellite industry.
Tremblay brings over 35 years of industry experience, having previously served as CFO at Champion Iron for three years, as well as at Iron Ore Company of Canada and TransAlta. His extensive expertise in financial leadership and capital markets is expected to bolster Telesat’s strategic growth initiatives.
“Donald’s deep understanding of finance and proven leadership make him an invaluable addition to our team,” said Telesat President and CEO Dan Goldberg. “As we advance our ambitious growth plans, including Telesat Lightspeed, we look forward to his contributions in delivering exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”
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Tremblay expressed enthusiasm about joining Telesat, stating, “This is an exciting time to join a company with such a strong legacy of innovation. I’m eager to work with Telesat’s talented team to drive the next phase of growth and value creation.”
Goldberg also praised Browne for his pivotal role in securing funding for Telesat Lightspeed and guiding the company’s transition to a public entity. “Andrew’s leadership and dedication have been instrumental to our success. We wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement,” Goldberg added.
