Ben Pigsley

Ben Pigsley, Head of Government Strategy

Ben Pigsley brings over 30 years of experience in tactical and strategic long-haul communications experience, with an extensive background in designing, managing, and leading large-scale Department of Defense tactical networks.

Prior to joining USEI, Pigsley served at SES Space & Defense as Senior Vice President for US Government and earlier spent 15 years with DRS Global Enterprise Solutions (GES), where he held the position of Vice President of Growth and Strategy. Under Ben’s leadership, both SES SD and DRS GES saw consistent growth in the US Department of Defense market by designing and delivering world-class COMSATCOM networks to support the Nation’s warfighters.

Pigsley’s distinguished 21-year career in the United States Army included assignments as Satellite Manager for the Defense Information Systems Agency – Europe, Satellite Controller for the United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and Lead Planner and Chief of Current Network Operations for the Joint Communications Support Element. He also served multiple deployments with United States Special Operations Forces, including two tours in combat areas of operation.