Dan Jablonsky

Dan Jablonsky is the Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Space, bringing extensive leadership experience in the aerospace and defense sectors for the nation’s most critical missions. A track record of transformational leadership, Dan excels at building high-performing teams and implementing strategic visions.

Prior to joining Sierra Space, he served as Chairman and CEO of Ursa Major, where he positioned the Colorado startup for growth in advanced rocket propulsion technologies. As President and CEO of Maxar Technologies, Dan orchestrated a remarkable turnaround that increased the company’s equity value from $380M to $4.2B, culminating in a $6.4B acquisition by Advent International.

Previously, Dan was President of DigitalGlobe, where he pioneered secure cloud-hosted geospatial data platforms and negotiated significant partnerships, including a landmark deal with Apple. His career also includes executive roles at Flex Ltd and partnership at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck.

Dan began his career as a Surface Warfare Officer and Nuclear Engineer in the U.S. Navy. His accomplishments have been recognized with the National Defense Industrial Association’s James Forrestal Award and consecutive Wash100 Leadership awards in 2022 and 2023.

He holds a Juris Doctor with Honors from the University of Washington School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Merit from the United States Naval Academy.