Leadership Team

Stephen Hampton joined Telesat in 2018 and leads the company’s business in Canada while working closely with allied governments on sovereign satellite communications. He brings extensive experience in business development, government engagement, and complex strategic account management, most recently serving as Telesat’s Senior Director, Government Relations, Strategic Accounts and Business Development.

Prior to joining Telesat, Stephen worked at TELUS focusing on 5G, rural broadband, and spectrum policy and acquisition. Before that he served as a Consultant with Crestview Strategy where he focused on innovation and digital policy, helping some of the largest and most innovative companies in the world navigate the political and regulatory environment.

Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Ottawa.