ReOrbit Appoints Rajiv Subramanian as Chief Financial Officer

ReOrbit, a pioneer in sovereign, software-enabled satellites, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rajiv Subramanian as Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2026.
Rajiv brings nearly 30 years of global leadership in finance, strategy, and operations across the telecom, technology, and software sectors, including leadership roles at Nokia, SAP, Motorola, and ITW.
He has a proven record of building high-performing finance functions, establishing strong governance, driving cost discipline, transforming multi-billion-euro businesses, and accelerating innovation and growth. He also brings experience in managing Corporate Venture Capital investments and supporting successful scaling of businesses, including several start-ups.
Sethu Saveda Suvanam, CEO and Founder of ReOrbit, said:
“Rajiv joins ReOrbit at a defining moment. We are entering a phase of significant growth following our €45 million Series A, Finland's largest all-equity round, and we need a CFO who can combine financial discipline with strategic foresight. Rajiv has repeatedly built the systems, structures, and teams that turn high-potential businesses into industry leaders. His experience, speed, clarity of thought, and ability to connect the dots across finance, technology, and operations will be instrumental in shaping ReOrbit’s next chapter.”
As CFO, Rajiv will lead ReOrbit’s financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational scaling, integrating finance tightly with engineering and product delivery. He will focus on building a future-ready financial architecture to support the company’s global expansion and long-term profitable growth.
Reflecting on his appointment, Rajiv Subramanian said:
“ReOrbit is defining the next frontier of sovereign satellite technology at a time when strategic autonomy and secure space-based infrastructure are becoming critical global priorities. What excites me most is the clarity of ReOrbit’s vision – and the ambition to execute it with speed and discipline. My focus will be on building the financial and operational foundation required for global scale and growth, connecting the dots across the company, and enabling decisions that create enduring value through innovation. I look forward to partnering with Sethu and the team to shape a future where ReOrbit becomes the benchmark for next-generation satellite platforms.”
About ReOrbit
Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, ReOrbit is a European space technology company that manufactures sovereign satellites and connected systems for national security. Its technologies provide independent control of critical space assets and enable secure communications for both defence and civilian use. Through long-term partnerships and knowledge transfer, ReOrbit ensures its customers achieve and maintain strategic autonomy. More information: www.reorbit.space