ATLAS Space Operations Appoints Casey G. Cowell as Interim CEO
ATLAS Space Operations, a pioneering software company providing satellite ground communications and antenna network services for commercial and government agencies, today announced the appointment of Casey G. Cowell as Interim CEO. Cowell, who currently serves as the company’s Executive Chairman, will succeed John E. Williams, the former President and CEO, who is stepping down due to health reasons and will continue to support the company as an Executive Advisor.
Casey G. Cowell is a distinguished entrepreneur and business leader with a proven track record of driving technological innovation and growth. A graduate of the University of Chicago with an A.B. degree in Economics in 1975, Cowell co-founded U.S. Robotics, Inc. in 1976 at the age of 23. Under his leadership as Chairman and CEO, U.S. Robotics evolved from a $200 start-up into the world’s largest manufacturer of modems and related products connecting computers to the global telephone network. The company’s revenues surged from $50 million in 1990 to $2.5 billion in 1997, culminating in a successful merger with 3Com Corporation.
“John Williams has been an exceptional leader whose vision and dedication have significantly shaped ATLAS’s strategic direction,” said Cowell. “We are grateful for his contributions and pleased that he will continue to offer his expertise as an Executive Advisor. I look forward to building upon the solid foundation he has established.”
John E. Williams commented, “My tenure at ATLAS has been immensely rewarding, and while stepping down as CEO was a difficult decision, it is the right choice for me to focus on my health. I am confident in the company’s trajectory and am committed to supporting ATLAS in my new role as Executive Advisor to ensure its continued success.”
“This is an exciting time for ATLAS,” added Cowell. “The company is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with several new contract wins from both commercial and government customers. We are well-positioned to achieve significant revenue growth in 2025 and beyond.”