ABS appoints Sameer Karimbhai as General Counsel

Karimbhai has joined ABS following his tenure at Eutelsat, where he served as OneWeb General Counsel and Group Company Secretary.

Karimbhai. Photo credit: ABS

Global satellite operator ABS (Agility Beyond Space) has announced the appointment of Sameer Karimbhai as its new General Counsel, bringing over 15 years of legal expertise in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, governance and regulatory compliance across the satellite, telecommunications, and energy industries.

Karimbhai joins ABS following his role at Eutelsat Communications, where he served as OneWeb’s General Counsel and Group Company Secretary. During his tenure, he played a key role in securing over $4bn in equity and debt funding, navigating OneWeb’s Chapter 11 restructuring, and facilitating its $6.8bn merger with Eutelsat. His extensive experience in managing legal teams, advising executive leadership, and overseeing complex corporate transactions will be instrumental as ABS pursues its growth strategy.

Speaking about the new role, Sameer Karimbhai, General Counsel, said: “I am delighted to join the executive team at ABS. This is an exciting time for the company, and I look forward to supporting the business as it embarks on its new growth strategy and achieves many important milestones. My sincere thanks to Mark and team for this incredible opportunity.”

Mark Rigolle, CEO of ABS, added: “Sameer’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as ABS continues to expand its global footprint and enhance its service offerings. His extensive expertise in corporate governance, finance, and strategic legal and commercial matters will strengthen our leadership team and support our long-term vision.”

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