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General (Ret.) James McConville joins ALL.SPACE Board

ALL.SPACE has announced the appointment of General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville as a Non-Executive Board Member.

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Formerly the 40th Chief of Staff of the US Army, General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville (above) led the 1.2 million-strong organisation with an annual budget of $185 billion, playing a pivotal role in modernising the US Army, advancing next-generation technologies and fostering defence partnerships across the globe.

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General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville’s expertise in defence, strategic leadership and operational modernisation is set to prove invaluable as ALL.SPACE continues as a partner for defence and government organisations, advancing satellite communications with high standards of security resilience and operational reliability.

Paul McCarter, CEO of ALL.SPACE, commented on the appointment: "We're thrilled to have General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville join the board. His hands-on experience in modernising the US Army and his deep understanding of defence technologies are invaluable.

“Jim's insights will be instrumental as we continue to push the boundaries of satellite communications. The knowledge and expertise he brings to the table are unmatched and his influence will be a great asset, reinforcing ALL.SPACE’s commitment to defence and government partnerships.”

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General (Ret.) James “Jim” McConville said of his appointment: “I am delighted to join ALL.SPACE at this pivotal moment in the evolution of satellite communications.

"The company's strategic vision positions it at the vanguard of the industry. As the demand for resilient and secure connectivity surges across defence and government sectors, ALL.SPACE's advanced multiorbit solutions are set to redefine global communication standards.”

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