Board Member
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Get IRDM alertsMatthew Desch is recorded as Board Member at Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) since January 1, 2009 and CEO at Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM). The proxy statement of Iridium Communications Inc. reports total compensation of $9,013,522 for Matthew Desch in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,047,509. Disclosed compensation is on record for 9 fiscal years. Matthew Desch has spoken on 13 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Iridium Communications Inc. on April 23, 2026. Iridium Communications Inc. is classified in the Telecom Services industry within the Communication Services sector. Other leadership on record at Iridium Communications Inc. includes Matthew J. Desch (CEO and Board Member), Thomas Fitzpatrick (CFO), Vincent O'Neill (CFO) and 7 others.
“We've had a good start to the year, and our results are right where we expected them to be. Total revenue grew 2% as did service revenue. We're reiterating our guidance for the year, and Vince will give you the details in a minute.”
“As you saw in our press release this morning, we achieved our 2025 guidance. Service revenue came in on target, and we grew OIBDA 5% for the full year. In addition, pro forma free cash flow was almost $300,000,000.”
“We just finished another solid quarter, which puts us on track to meet our OEBITDA growth expectations for the year. I'd like to use my time today to share some broader thoughts about the satellite space and our plans to address and capitalize on the changing landscape.”
“As you saw in our press release this morning, we continue to grow across most product lines and remain on track for 5% operational EBITDA growth this year at the midpoint of our guidance.”
“As you saw in our earnings release this morning, we delivered another strong quarter of revenue and subscriber growth and remain on track for our full year guidance.”
2009-01-01–present
Telecom Services · Communication Services
CEO, Board Member
2009-01-01–present
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $1,047,509 | $9,013,522 |
| 2024 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $1,020,694 | $9,197,232 |
| 2023 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $981,033 | $9,017,273 |
| 2022 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $952,460 | $6,982,984 |
| 2021 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $956,123 | $5,402,931 |
| 2020 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $956,733 | $4,007,440 |
| 2019 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $927,419 | $3,512,112 |
| 2018 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $900,407 | $3,348,524 |
| 2017 | Iridium Communications Inc. (IRDM) | CEO | $874,182 | $3,136,758 |
