AST SpaceMobile, Inc. announced the appointment of Andrew Johnson as Chief Legal Officer. Johnson has assumed his new role effective May 6, 2024. Mr. Johnson, 49, is an experienced business leader with over 24 years of diverse legal experience across emerging markets, capital markets and international operations.

Prior to this appointment, Mr. Johnson served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since 2014, and as the Chief Corporate Development Officer since September 2022 of 3D Systems Corporation, a publicly traded company that provides comprehensive 3D printing solutions in the industrial and healthcare segments. Mr. Johnson joined 3D Systems Corporation in July 2006 and has held senior management positions since then including serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer from October 2015 to April 2016 and interim Chief Financial Officer from October 2023 to December 2023. During his time with 3D Systems Corporation, Mr. Johnson was responsible for leading its merger and acquisition efforts, establishment strategic partnerships, and overseeing global legal matters, including corporate securities, contracts, litigation, labor, and employment.

Prior to joining 3D Systems Corporation, Mr. Johnson was an associate with Hunton and Williams LLP on the asset securitization team. Mr. Johnson received a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia, an MBA from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science, diplomacy & foreign affairs, and religion from Miami University. Johnson steps into the role previously held by Brian Heller, the outgoing Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, during a strategic phase of growth for AST SpaceMobile.

On May 1, 2024, Brian Heller, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company, left the employment of the Company.