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Business executive appointment

Sidus Space appoints Alan Khalili CFO

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026

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The appointment of a seasoned CFO with deep space industry experience is likely to be viewed positively by investors, signaling financial discipline and strategic focus. Sidus Space's stock may see modest upward movement as the market reacts to strengthened leadership.

Aerospace & Defense Satellite Technology

Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU) announced the appointment of Alan Khalili as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 27, 2026. Khalili brings over two decades of financial leadership experience in the space, satellite, and technology sectors, including roles at SpaceLink, Kleos, Aireon, Iridium Communications, TransUnion — Neustar, Reuters, Credit Suisse — Credit Suisse First Boston, and Ernst & Young. He succeeds Johna Burke, who served as interim CFO. Khalili will oversee all financial operations, including financial planning, accounting, treasury, compliance, capital allocation, and investor relations support. He will also support the company's commercialization efforts for its satellite manufacturing, Fortis VPX digital mission computing platform, and AI technologies. The appointment is part of Sidus Space's continued investment in experienced leadership as it scales its dual-use space and defense portfolio.

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Sidus Space appointed Alan Khalili as CFO to lead financial operations and support commercialization of its satellite and AI technologies.
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Alan Khalili was appointed CFO of Sidus Space, bringing extensive financial leadership experience from the space and technology sectors.
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Carol Craig, CEO and Chair of Sidus Space, announced the appointment and expressed confidence in Khalili's ability to drive growth.
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Johna Burke served as interim CFO and was succeeded by Alan Khalili.
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Alan Khalili previously served as fractional CFO and strategic adviser at Dymium.
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Alan Khalili served as CEO and CFO of Kleos, guiding it through insolvency and sale.
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Alan Khalili served as CFO of SpaceLink, where he helped reduce projected capital expenditures by $500 million.
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Alan Khalili co-founded Aireon, a global aviation surveillance data company, and served as its CFO.
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Lawrence Hollister was appointed chief business officer at Sidus Space in 2025.
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Paddy Butler (rugby union) was appointed senior vice president of mission operations and product line management at Sidus Space in 2025.
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Tiffany Norwood joined Sidus Space's board of directors.
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Kelle Wendling joined Sidus Space's board of directors.
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Alan Khalili previously worked in corporate development and treasury at Iridium Communications.
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Alan Khalili held a mergers and acquisitions leadership role at TransUnion — Neustar.
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Alan Khalili worked in mergers and acquisitions at Reuters.
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