Abel Avellan
Chief Executive Officer at AST SPACEMOBILE, INC.
Net worth: 453 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Founder of Emerging Markets Communications LLC and AST & Science LLC, Abel Avellan is a businessperson who has been at the head of 5 different companies and presently is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at AST Spacemobile, Inc. and Chairman of NanoAvionika UAB and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for AST & Science LLC (both are subsidiaries of AST Spacemobile, Inc.). In the past he occupied the position of President & Chief Strategy Officer at Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer at Emerging Markets Communications LLC (a subsidiary of Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.). Abel Avellan received an undergraduate degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AST SPACEMOBILE, INC. CLASS C
100.00% | 2024-03-03 | 78,163,078 ( 100.00% ) | 227 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
AST SPACEMOBILE, INC.
57.33% | 2024-03-03 | 78,163,078 ( 57.33% ) | 227 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Abel Avellan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AST SPACEMOBILE, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-04-05 |
AST & Science LLC
 AST & Science LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AST & Science LLC designs and manufacturers miniature satellites. The company was founded by Abel Avellan and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-12-31 |
NanoAvionika UAB
 NanoAvionika UAB Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology NanoAvionika UAB develops and provides satellite system solutions and services. It offers command, service modules, on board computers, communication, navigation, attitude control, solar panels and power systems, platforms, structures and deployable products. The company was founded by Vytenis Buzas, Laurynas Maciulis, Linas Sargautis and Zilvinas Batisa in 2014 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. | Chairman | 2018-03-31 |
Former positions of Abel Avellan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL EAGLE ENTERTAINMENT INC. | President | 2017-04-17 |
Emerging Markets Communications LLC
 Emerging Markets Communications LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Emerging Markets Communications LLC provides global satellite and terrestrial communications solutions. Its services include satellite connectivity, remote fiber, systems integration, value-added services, and on-going support. The firm also delivers mission-critical communications, Internet, live television, on-demand video, voice, cellular and third generation (3G) or long-term evolution (LTE) services. The company was founded by Abel Avellan and Mark D'Anastasio in 1999 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-05-31 |
Training of Abel Avellan
| Universidad Simón Bolívar | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| AST SPACEMOBILE, INC. | Communications |
| Private companies | 4 |
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Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc.
 Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc. engages in the provision of media, content, connectivity and data analytics to markets across air, sea, and land. It operates through the Media and Content and Connectivity segments. The Media and Content segment focuses on licensing fees paid to acquire content rights for the airline industry. The Connectivity segment offers Wi-Fi Internet connectivity through Ku-band satellite transmissions. The company was founded by Harry Evans Sloan and Jeffrey F. Sagansky on February 2, 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Communications |
Emerging Markets Communications LLC
Emerging Markets Communications LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Emerging Markets Communications LLC provides global satellite and terrestrial communications solutions. Its services include satellite connectivity, remote fiber, systems integration, value-added services, and on-going support. The firm also delivers mission-critical communications, Internet, live television, on-demand video, voice, cellular and third generation (3G) or long-term evolution (LTE) services. The company was founded by Abel Avellan and Mark D'Anastasio in 1999 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Communications |
NanoAvionika UAB
NanoAvionika UAB Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology NanoAvionika UAB develops and provides satellite system solutions and services. It offers command, service modules, on board computers, communication, navigation, attitude control, solar panels and power systems, platforms, structures and deployable products. The company was founded by Vytenis Buzas, Laurynas Maciulis, Linas Sargautis and Zilvinas Batisa in 2014 and is headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania. | Electronic Technology |
AST & Science LLC
AST & Science LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AST & Science LLC designs and manufacturers miniature satellites. The company was founded by Abel Avellan and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Communications |
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