Myriota

Ben Cade

Chief Executive Officer

George Kanuck

Chief Operating Officer

David Haley

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

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Ben Cade is a serial deep-tech entrepreneur with 25 years of experience scaling transformative technologies to billions of devices and hundreds of millions of users. As CEO of Myriota, he leverages pioneering space technology to bridge the global data gap and tackle the planet’s most pressing challenges. His founding track record includes Linaro and Trustonic, ventures that reshaped open-source software and IoT security. An engineer by training, Cade holds a Master of Engineering from the University of Southampton and an MBA from London Business School and is passionate about how sovereign Australian innovation can improve lives worldwide.

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Ben Cade

George Kanuck is a seasoned technology executive with a proven track record of bridging customer needs and product delivery at scale. As Myriota’s COO, he is responsible for scaling global service delivery and customer operations across the company’s HyperPulse and UltraLite satellite networks, supporting industries from agriculture and logistics to energy, resources and government. Kanuck brings a rare combination of operational discipline, commercial insight and experience scaling complex technology businesses, with a clear focus on reducing time-to-value for partners and building a unified operational platform for customers deploying IoT solutions worldwide.

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George Kanuck

David Haley is a world-renowned communications expert and a driving force behind international wireless standards for maritime and intelligent transport systems. Holding a PhD in Telecommunications from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide, he brings deep technical expertise to every challenge. As Myriota’s co-founder and CTO, Haley bridges research, product development, and business to deliver meaningful innovation. He is also a passionate DEI advocate, believing diverse teams are the foundation of breakthrough thinking and exceptional outcomes.

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Paul Alexander

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Paul Alexander is a seasoned wireless communications leader with 30 years of experience taking groundbreaking solutions from concept to production. As Myriota’s CNO, he leads a highly skilled team pushing the boundaries of what satellite IoT networks can deliver, driving cutting-edge advancements that are shaping the future of wireless communication. He holds a PhD from the University of South Australia and a Master of Engineering Science from the University of Adelaide and brings deep expertise across industry, research and consultancy to every challenge he takes on.

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Nicole Russo

Vice President, Commercial Operations

Nicole Russo combines deep technical expertise with sharp commercial acumen, built over 20 years operating across defence, mobile, e-commerce and IoT. As Myriota’s VP of commercial operations, she leads the delivery of cutting-edge connectivity solutions, empowering global partners to unlock the full potential of satellite IoT. A strategic leader with a degree in software engineering, Russo specialises in translating complex concepts into high-value, customer-focused solutions and is dedicated to fostering the global partnerships that will define the next era of satellite and non-terrestrial network connectivity.

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Nicole Russo

Myriota is a global pioneer in secure, low-power satellite IoT connectivity, headquartered in Adelaide, Australia. Founded in 2015 to revolutionise IoT through simple, secure and affordable direct-to-satellite technology, the company has grown into a world leader with more than 170 patents, over $100 million in investment and customers operating across 57 countries. Myriota’s IP covers the full end-to-end solution edge, satellite and cloud delivered through two purpose-built satellite networks, HyperPulse and UltraLite, paired with rugged IoT hardware and cloud-based device management. This integrated ecosystem gives a vibrant network of solution providers and OEM partners a fast, scalable path to market. Enabled by anywhere connectivity, Myriota partners are unlocking previously impossible use cases across water, agriculture, defence, logistics, environmental monitoring and more, empowering global organisations to sense, track and monitor critical assets in the world's most remote and challenging environments. From safeguarding critical resources to maximising operational efficiency, the company ensures the data that matters is always within reach.

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Mark Norman

Vice President, Edge Solutions and Engineering Ops

Paul Sheridan

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships

Sharon Elding

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Mark Norman brings over 20 years of experience developing complex products from concept to manufacture across commercial, medical, defence and security sectors. As Myriota’s VP of edge solutions and engineering ops, he leads a high-performing team delivering innovative hardware and connectivity solutions that push the boundaries of what satellite IoT can achieve. An engineer by training, Norman holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Flinders University and a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of South Australia and is passionate about translating deep technical expertise into products that make a real-world difference.

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Mark Norman

Paul Sheridan brings over 40 years of experience in satellite services, including senior leadership roles at Optus Satellite, where he built an unmatched depth of expertise in the industry. As Myriota’s VP of strategic partnerships, he plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s growth, forging the global relationships that expand Myriota’s reach and accelerate the adoption of satellite IoT worldwide. A strategic leader with a gift for cultivating cohesive, high-performing environments, Sheridan combines commercial acumen with a rare long-view perspective on where satellite connectivity is headed.

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Paul Sheridan

Sharon Elding brings nearly two decades of HR leadership across energy, manufacturing, automotive and space technology. A global citizen raised in Singapore and seasoned by roles across Europe and APAC, she has developed a deep understanding of cross-cultural dynamics that informs every aspect of her leadership. As Myriota’s director of people and talent, Elding builds commercially sharp people functions designed to scale, operating at the intersection of deep technology and human potential. She holds a BSc in biomedical science from the National University of Singapore and champions one conviction: people strategy is business strategy.

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Sharon Elding

Kimi leads the Estate Planning and Wealth Protection team and is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. She understands the complex and delicate nature of family estate planning, the technical requirements around probate and estate administration, and the importance of preserving wealth for future generations. Her advice is accurate, commercial, strategic and tailored to each situation.

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