Matthew J. Desch
Chief Executive Officer at Iridium Communications Inc
Sits on 3 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 3
- Current seats
- 3
- Board service
- 9 years
- Director since
- 2023
9 years of board service in total across 3 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Iridium Communications Inc, 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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VeriSign Inc. May 21, 202672.7%
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Iridium Communications Inc May 20, 202696.2%
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Unisys Corporation April 30, 202662.4%
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Iridium Communications Inc May 14, 202598.8%
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Unisys Corporation May 8, 202598.4%
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Iridium Communications Inc May 21, 202499.0%
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Unisys Corporation May 1, 202499.3%
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Unisys Corporation May 5, 202391.0%
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Iridium Communications Inc May 4, 202399.2%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Gift | −42,800 | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −9,583 | $46.98 | $450,209 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | VeriSign Inc. | Grant or award | +900 | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −9,583 | $51.78 | $496,208 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −8,747 | $24.01 | $210,015 |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Grant or award | +292,275 | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −53,301 | $22.49 | $1,198,739 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Unisys Corporation | Grant or award | +82,305 | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Grant or award | +19,396 | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Iridium Communications Inc | Grant or award | +95,893 | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −4,551 | $17.04 | $77,549 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −7,384 | $16.44 | $121,393 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Iridium Communications Inc | Open-market purchase | +20,000 | $17.33 | $346,600 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | VeriSign Inc. | Grant or award | +728 | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | Iridium Communications Inc | Shares withheld for tax | −7,385 | $24.89 | $183,813 |
Questions about Matthew J. Desch
What boards is Matthew J. Desch on?
Matthew J. Desch sits on the boards of Iridium Communications Inc, Unisys Corporation and VeriSign Inc.
What company is Matthew J. Desch the CEO of?
Matthew J. Desch is Chief Executive Officer of Iridium Communications Inc.
How long has Matthew J. Desch served on boards?
Our records show at least 9 years of board service across 3 boards, the earliest from 2023.
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