Mariam Sorond

Mariam Sorond is the Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer of NextNav (Nasdaq: NN), where she leads the development of groundbreaking terrestrial 3D positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) solutions to backup and complement GPS. Her work addresses a vital national security imperative: strengthening the nation’s PNT infrastructure to ensure continuity and precision in critical applications. With nearly three decades of experience spanning mobile, wireless, fixed, and satellite networks, Mariam brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic leadership to the role. Prior to joining NextNav, she held senior executive positions at VMware, CableLabs, and DISH Network, driving innovation across 5G, broadband, and edge technologies. Mariam has also served in key advisory roles for the NTIA and FCC, helping shape spectrum policy and communications infrastructure, and is currently on the Board of Directors at CTIA, the wireless industry association. She is widely recognized for her ability to commercialize emerging technologies and guide organizations through critical moments of transformation.

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