Eric Meger
CEO, Founder and Board Chair @Maerospace Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
CEO, Founder and Board Chair @Maerospace Corporation
Maerospace provides maritime domain awareness systems and data services to government clients worldwide. We offer the world’s most advanced over-the-horizon high-frequency surveillance radar.As CEO, I built Maerospace into a globally recognized provider of high-performance HFSWR systems for advanced maritime intelligence. My leadership spans the full arc of company-building — from strategy and financing to international deployment and long-term customer execution.I’ve led the company through both rapid expansion (recognized as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies) and challenging financial environments, consistently aligning strategy to seize new opportunities. My focus has been on ensuring product–market fit with complex stakeholder needs in defense, national security, environmental protection, and safety sectors.This experience makes me particularly effective in board environments that require systems thinking, cross-functional oversight, and deep engagement with global public-sector and enterprise customers.Key achievements include:• Commercialized and advanced 4th gen 200-mile-range HFSWR• Secured Canadian government contracts for both operations and R&D, including significant funding through ITB contracts, and extensive use of government programs such as SRED and IRAP.• Developed relationships with many embassies, trade commissioners and home agencies.• Built a global rep network across five continents• Acquired our antenna supplier to vertically integrate electronics and antenna systems• Led the acquisition of global rights to third-generation HFSWR technology from Raytheon, involving cross-border IP transfer, Canadian government concessions, and multi-division legal approvals across the U.S. and Canada• Transitioned company team from data services to radar systems OEM. • Invented and deployed non-dilutive royalty-based funding and ISO 9001 compliance• Co-invented a patented analytics platform with 30× maritime accuracy improvement
EDUCATION
Harvard Business School
MBA
Washington University in St. Louis
BA, Physics
SKILLS
ABOUT ERIC MEGER
I’m a founder, CEO, and Board Director with a long track record of building and growing technology businesses across space, data services, telecom, and defense sectors. I specialize in leading complex, systems-oriented businesses that operate internationally and sell to governments or large enterprises.I’ve served as a general manager, P&L leader, and board director in both public and private companies — from early-stage scale-ups to divisions of global enterprises. My experience includes spin-offs, acquisitions, complex negotiations, technology commercialization, and building high-performance teams across multiple countries.As founder and CEO of Maerospace, I led the transformation of a small services firm into a radar OEM helping navies and coast guards to combat maritime threats ranging from illegal fishing to national security. We now provide the world’s most advanced high-frequency over-the-horizon radar and patented maritime analytics, with operations on three continents and contracts with multiple government agencies.Prior to Maerospace, I helped launch or scale several businesses:• At COM DEV/exactEarth, I helped found the division and led the Satellite AIS operations group that ultimately generated a $161M exit.• At AccessTNG, I architected a new business model, completed acquisitions, and took the company public.• At Glenayre, I created a profitable satellite systems division that deployed networks systems in 13 countries and obtained a patent on an innovative satellite receiver.• At Wavetek, I doubled international revenues in 18 months and resolved a critical engineering challenge under pressure.My leadership style is grounded in the principle of kyosei — the pursuit of balance between opposing tensions, such as strategic vision versus operational execution. I’m known for a relentless commitment to effective communication, unifying diverse teams, working across cultures, and delivering results in both fast-growth and high-risk environments.With over 20 years of board experience, I draw on deep expertise in strategic marketing, technology innovation, and financial discipline to drive long-term value creation.Specialties: Business growth strategy · International expansion · Strategic alliances · M&A · B2G sales · Technology commercialization · Complex negotiationsOther: Dual US–Canadian citizen · Fluent in English · Formerly fluent in Spanish
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