Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Chairman Ken Peterman as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Michael Porcelain effective immediately. Mr. Porcelain has also resigned from Comtech's Board of Directors.

Mr. Porcelain will be available to assist in the transition as needed. Mr. Peterman joined the Comtech Board in May 2022 after the Board initiated a national search process in January 2022 with the goal of deepening the Board's industry experience and strengthening its executive leadership expertise. Mr. Peterman's career spans over 40 years leading major organizations in the creation of innovative, technology-enabled solutions addressing some of the world's most challenging customer problems. A recognized thought leader in defense and aerospace, Mr. Peterman earned distinguished credentials across multiple technology sectors in both commercial and government markets at companies including Viasat, ITT/Exelis, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and SpyGlass Group.

Most recently, Mr. Peterman served as President of the Government Systems Segment of Viasat.