About
Federal legislation affects our industry and the important work we do at SES Space & Defense to provide superior satellite communications for our customers. It is important that we engage with policymakers and inform them about the critical role we play in supporting strategic solutions for the U.S. Government.
The SES Space & Defense Political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to enhance our political and government affairs strategy. The PAC is a valuable resource we use to build and strengthen relationships with lawmakers and increase their understanding of how government decisions impact us. As SES Space & Defense continues to grow, the policy and regulatory issues affecting us are expanding. SES Space & Defense PAC will help us further inform, educate, and advocate for our priorities.
As employees of SES Space & Defense, our PAC represents a way to make our collective voices heard in the political arena. SES Space & Defense PAC is funded by personal, voluntary financial contributions from eligible employees to support candidates seeking elective office who understand our issues. When you participate in SES Space & Defense PAC, you invest in the future success of our company, our customers, and our employees.

Governance
SES Space & Defense PAC is governered by a Board comprised of SES Space & Defense PAC-eligible
employees, representing a variety of business units and functions, and provides subject
matter policy expertise and candidate support strategy oversight.
SPACE & DEFENSE PAC BOARD

Chair: Jon Bennett
VP for Government Relations

Vice Chair: Jay Icard
SVP for Strategic Development

Treasurer: Kathy Wong
Controller

Secretary: Brian Pedati
General Counsel
Contribution Criteria
SES Space & Defense PAC is nonpartisan and supports candidates who
understand our position on key issues directly related to our business and industry.
The PAC makes contributions to candidates based on the following criteria:

Aligns with SES Space & Defense core values and business objectives.

Representation in key states where SES has significant operations and interests.

Expressed support of issues important to SES or whose positions on important legislative matters generally align with SES.

Legislative expertise or jurisdiction over issues affecting SES, seniority on committees of industry jurisdiction or leadership positions in Congress.
