Vice President, Space and Network Engineering

Dave Wendling is Vice President, Space and Network Engineering. Mr. Wendling joined Telesat in 1986 and has held a variety of key positions within the Space Systems Department until being appointed to his current role in 2007.  Prior to this role, he served as Director of the Satellite Control Division, where he was responsible for operating Telesat satellites and designing, developing, and procuring the Satellite Control ground segment. He was also responsible for the development, management and delivery of three of Telesat's international consulting business lines: Transfer Orbit Services; 3rd Party Satellite Operations; and the provisioning of satellite control facilities.

Mr. Wendling holds a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Waterloo. He is registered as a Professional Engineer with the Professional Engineers of Ontario.