Angela Galyean
Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Intelsat
Angela Galyean’s biggest achievement in 2024 was helping keep Intelsat’s workforce focused, motivated and engaged as the company continues to transform from a satellite bandwidth provider to a satellite communications managed service solution provider while facing increasing competition from new industry entrants.
This year, the HR team worked hard to enhance employees’ work experiences. It hosted events to keep employees informed about changing market dynamics, expanded internal awards programs, revamped the mentoring program and enriched learning and development resources. The Spot Award program was relaunched and expanded to allow more leaders to recognize more employees at all levels. The team also introduced webinars focused on agility and managing change. Additionally, several fun, themed events celebrated company milestones for the 60th anniversary.
The team also developed a strong talent pipeline through Capstone Projects with four universities, where students work on real technology challenges. The Military Transition Assistance Program has been another key focus, helping veterans transition to corporate roles in partnership with the Defense Department.
Why Watch
In the months ahead, Galyean and her team will ensure the HR function at Intelsat fully supports the company’s goals and customer service during its transformation. They will focus on equipping the organization with the talent and expertise needed to excel in the fast-evolving space industry.
The team will keep employees informed, motivated and focused on delivery and engagement. It will also work toward achieving diversity and inclusion hiring goals and investing in training and development to support personal and professional growth for all employees.
Fun fact: Galyean enjoys rollerblading and pickleball.
