Former FCC International Bureau Chief Joins Skylo as Head of Regulatory Affairs

July 24, 2024

Skylo Technologies, the pioneer in ‘direct-to-device’ Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications, has hired Mindel De La Torre as Head of Global Regulatory Affairs. Mindel’s deep industry knowledge includes experience as the Chief of the International Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Her expertise includes licensing, spectrum policy, and managing regulatory approvals in key markets worldwide. Mindel will help Skylo expand into new markets and will lead the company’s global regulatory strategy.

“Skylo is expanding further into new markets as we push to make satellite connectivity accessible to all. We are thrilled to have Mindel join us as a leader with the experience and expertise to navigate complex regulatory landscapes as we grow our footprint as the leading NTN service partner for global carriers and OEMs,” said Parth Trivedi, CEO and co-founder of Skylo Technologies. “Mindel will lead our global regulatory and public policy agendas as Skylo continues to connect mass-market cellular devices directly over satellite at global scale.”

“Skylo is at the cutting edge of the direct-to-device NTN market so I am delighted to have joined the amazing Skylo team,” said Mindel. “The combination of Skylo’s innovative technology and the impressive breadth of our partnerships within the new NTN ecosystem makes the promise of providing ubiquitous coverage a reality.”