Biography

Oakleigh Thorne is the Executive Chair of the Board of Directors. Mr. Thorne recently transitioned from his position as President and CEO of Gogo (which he held from 2018 - 2024) into his new role at the close of the Satcom Direct acquisition in December 2024. Mr. Thorne, has been a member of the Gogo Board of Directors since 2003, and has approximately 30 years of leadership experience with significant operational and financial expertise. Prior to joining Gogo, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Thorndale Farm LLC, the family office of the Thorne family. Mr.Thorne has served in numerous senior management positions, including as Chief Executive Officer of eCollege.com and Commerce Clearing House (CCH). He holds an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance from Columbia Business School and a B.A. in Journalism from Boston University.