Viasat Announces Appointment of Barbara Frenkel to its Board of Directors

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Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) announced the immediate appointment of Barbara Frenkel to its Board of Directors effective November 19, 2025. With her addition the board totals eight directors, six of whom are independent.

Ms. Frenkel brings more than 30 years of leadership in the automotive and transport sector, most recently as an executive board member at Porsche AG, with responsibility for global procurement and supply chain partnerships. Viasat highlighted her expertise as relevant to potential mass-market direct-to-device connectivity and connected/autonomous vehicle opportunities.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the appointment of Barbara Frenkel to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this appointment, Viasat’s Board is comprised of eight directors, six of whom are independent.

"We are thrilled to welcome Barbara to our Board and look forward to her insight and contributions," said Mark Dankberg, Chairman and CEO of Viasat. "Barbara's deep expertise in the transport sector comes at a pivotal time, with the potential mass market adoption of direct-to-device connectivity opening the door for a significant opportunity underpinned by connected and autonomous vehicle secular growth trends. Her proven track record in managing complex global supply chains and building partnerships will be invaluable as we drive large-scale adoption of satellite connectivity for transport and mobility use cases.”

Ms. Frenkel brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the automotive sector. She recently served as an Executive Board Member at Porsche AG and is a current member of the Foundation Council for the Munich Security Council Foundation. During her time at Porsche AG, Ms. Frenkel was responsible for the company’s global procurement strategy, building strong partnerships within the automotive industry and beyond, and creating an innovative, world-class supply chain. Prior to joining Porsche AG in 2001, Ms. Frenkel held leadership roles at leading automotive companies including TRW Automotive, Valeo, and Helsa Werke. She studied chemistry at the University of Bayreuth and rubber technology at Leibniz University Hannover in Germany.

About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. With offices in 24 countries around the world, our mission shapes how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate and connect. Viasat is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, reliable, secure, affordable, fast connections to positively impact people’s lives anywhere they are — on the ground, in the air or at sea — while building a sustainable future in space. In May 2023, Viasat completed its acquisition of Inmarsat, combining the teams, technologies and resources of the two companies to create a new global communications partner. Learn more at www.viasat.com, the Viasat News Room or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook Bluesky, Threads, and YouTube.

Viasat, Inc. Contacts
Lisa Curran / Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, IR@viasat.com
Dan Bleier / Scott Goryl, Corporate Communications, PR@Viasat.com

FAQ

Who is Barbara Frenkel and why did Viasat (VSAT) add her to the board on November 19, 2025?

Barbara Frenkel is a transport and automotive executive with over 30 years experience, recently an executive board member at Porsche AG; Viasat cited her supply chain and transport expertise as relevant to direct-to-device connectivity and mobility use cases.

How does Barbara Frenkel change Viasat's board composition for VSAT?

Her appointment brings Viasat's board to eight directors, of which six are independent.

What specific experience does Barbara Frenkel bring that relates to Viasat (VSAT) strategy?

She led global procurement and supply chain strategy at Porsche AG and has experience building industry partnerships relevant to transport and mobility connectivity.

When did Barbara Frenkel's board appointment at Viasat (VSAT) become effective?

The appointment was effective immediately on November 19, 2025.

Will Barbara Frenkel's role at Viasat (VSAT) affect the company’s focus on direct-to-device connectivity?

Viasat said her transport-sector expertise supports its focus on potential mass-market direct-to-device connectivity and connected/autonomous vehicle opportunities.

What is Barbara Frenkel's professional background listed in the Viasat (VSAT) announcement?

Her background includes leadership roles at Porsche AG, TRW Automotive, Valeo, and Helsa Werke, plus studies in chemistry and rubber technology in Germany.