Candace JOHNSON

SES • Co-Initiator

Candace Johnson is a pioneering entrepreneur and leader in the global space and telecommunications sectors. She serves as Chair of the Advisory Board and Partner at Seraphim Space Fund, Vice Chair of NorthStar Earth and Space, and Non-Executive Director at SES-imagotag. A founding figure in several groundbreaking ventures—including SES, Loral-Teleport Europe, Europe Online, OWNSAT, and Kacific—she has played a transformative role in expanding satellite and telecommunications infrastructure globally.

Johnson has also led key industry networks, serving as Founding President of both the Association of Private Telecom Operators in Germany (VATM) and the Global Telecom Women’s Network (GTWN). Her leadership extended to angel investing as President of the European Business Angels Network (EBAN), where she helped launch initiatives such as the African Business Angels Network and Rising Tide Europe.

A strong advocate for women in leadership, she co-founded the Global Board Ready Women initiative. Her contributions have been recognized with top national honors from Luxembourg and Germany, as well as Lifetime Achievement Awards from Women in Aerospace, the World Communication Awards, and The International Alliance of Women.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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International Astronautical Congress 2022

18-22 September 2022

Paris, France

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