Lunasonde is building its executive team to accomplish near and long-term strategies and growth. Kelly Maloney, former Chief Growth Officer for Altek, Inc., joins Lunasonde as their first Vice President of Growth. Edith Cariaso, one of Lunasonde’s first employees, is taking on the Vice President of Operations position.
Maloney’s background includes growth strategies, branding, communications, and business development for several companies, including those focused on new space initiatives. Cariaso’s background includes tech development in ASIC design automation tools, strategic marketing, and corporate relationships honed during her tenure at Univac, National Semiconductor, VLSI Technology, and most recently head of Operations and Business at Lunasonde.
Maloney will be based in the Seattle, Washington, area, expanding the company’s footprint from Arizona and other locations to the Pacific Northwest. She will be responsible for strategy, growth initiatives, communications, PR, government relations, and business development. Maloney will elevate Lunasonde’s profile in the region and across the globe.
As the company prepares for its next test launch of its proprietary satellite, Cariaso will oversee the team, staffing, and operations.
“Lunasonde is well positioned technologically for our next exciting steps in space exploration, and we are now positioning for continued success through these executive appointments,” said Jeremiah Pate, Lunasonde CEO. “Both Kelly and Edith have in-depth experience in their respective areas, and we are thrilled to have them join and grow with us.”
“When I ask myself what the value is I can bring to an organization, I also look to the organization to see if it is bringing value to the world. As a forward-looking company, Lunasonde’s proprietary technology is a bridge to the future of responsible, sustainable resource extraction. Washington is home-base for more than half of all satellites currently in space, so it makes sense for Lunasonde to have presence the state.”
“I am thrilled about the innovative technological approach to mineral exploration and the mission that aims to create a more environmentally friendly earth, starting from the introduction of Lunasonde,” said Cariaso. “It is an honor to foster growth and enable expertise in the fields of exploration, aerospace systems, and the data and science that drive technological development at Lunasonde. Our mission extends not only to the present but also to the future.”