Speaker Bio
Mike Burkis is the Managing Sales Director for Fixed Data at SES, where he leads a high-performing team focused on accelerating growth through client satisfaction, business development and the rollout of innovative satellite network solutions. With over two decades of success in wholesale telecom, Mike is a results-driven sales leader known for crafting strategic visions, driving execution, and fostering collaborative, solution-oriented environments.
Throughout his career, Mike has held senior leadership roles—including at Intelsat, SES and Frontier Communications —where his hands-on leadership style, marked by active listening and creative problem-solving, has consistently delivered strong outcomes for both customers and teams.
Now, following Intelsat’s acquisition by SES, Mike is excited to help bring the company’s multi-orbit capabilities—including GEO, MEO, and LEO—to market, offering clients unparalleled flexibility and performance in satellite connectivity.