WISeKey International Holding AG announced that Gwenael Rouy‑Poirier will serve as Chief Financial Officer of its satellite‑communications subsidiary WISeSat.Space Corp., effective February 2 2026. The appointment follows a strategic decision to strengthen WISeSat’s financial leadership as the company moves toward a public listing through a business combination with Columbus Acquisition Corp. on the Nasdaq.
Rouy‑Poirier brings more than 25 years of finance and operational leadership in aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing. He previously held senior CFO roles at GKN Aerospace, Honeywell and Danaher, where he managed multi‑million‑dollar budgets, led capital‑market transactions and drove cost‑control initiatives. His track record of preparing companies for public markets positions him to guide WISeSat through the regulatory, reporting and investor‑relations requirements that accompany a SPAC‑backed listing.
WISeSat specializes in secure satellite communications for Internet‑of‑Things (IoT) applications, offering a globally accessible, low‑latency connectivity platform. The company’s planned listing is a key step in unlocking value for WISeKey’s satellite business, which is expected to scale its fleet and expand its secure IoT offering. By appointing a seasoned finance executive, WISeKey signals its commitment to professionalizing WISeSat’s operations and ensuring the subsidiary meets the scrutiny of public investors.
WISeKey’s broader strategy centers on post‑quantum cryptography (PQC) and has reported H1 2025 revenues of $5.3 million with a projected full‑year 2025 revenue of $18 million to $21 million. The company also posted an operating loss of $27.3 million for H1 2025 but maintains a cash balance of $228 million as of October 10 2025. The successful listing of WISeSat is expected to provide a capital‑market source that can support WISeKey’s PQC initiatives and other R&D investments.
CEO Carlos Moreira emphasized that Rouy‑Poirier’s experience will “enable WISeSat to navigate the complexities of a public listing while accelerating its growth trajectory.” He added that the appointment reflects WISeKey’s confidence in WISeSat’s business model and its role in the company’s long‑term value creation strategy.
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