Management

The senior management team is very experienced in laser communication, industrial development and production.
It has already successfully built several start-ups including an IPOed company. 


Frank Negretti

Frank Negretti – Chief Executive Officer

Frank has 30+ years of experience in the aerospace, space and defense industry in senior management positions. 

He realized extensive growth of companies both in revenue and personal in the according industries.


Dr. Markus Knapek

Dr. Markus Knapek – Chief Technology Officer & Managing Director

Markus co-founded Vialight Communications (today Mynaric) in 2009 with the aim of commercializing laser 

communication following his time at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He is well recognized in the global aerospace 

industry and has developed leading edge Free Space Optical (FSO) terminals for space, airborne and ground.


Dr. Wolfram Peschko

Dr. Wolfram Peschko – Chairman

Wolfram has 30+ years of experience in senior management.

He realized investments in Mynaric totaling close to EUR 100 million, including an IPO which raised EUR 27 million.

Martina Pennekamp

Martina Pennekamp – Managing Director Finance & Marketing

Martina has almost 30 years of experience in marketing as well as operations.  She is an expert in communicating and negotiating with all kinds of stakeholders.  She is responsible for marketing and communication as well as financial 

management, HR, legal and administration. 

Frank Negretti – Chief Executive Officer

Frank has 30+ years of experience in the aerospace, space and defense industry in senior management positions. He realized extensive growth of companies both in revenue and personal in the according industries.


Dr. Markus Knapek – Chief Technology Officer

Markus co-founded Vialight Communications
(today Mynaric) in 2009 with the aim of commercializing laser communication following his time at
the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Markus is well recognized in the global aerospace industry and has developed leading edge Free Space Optical (FSO) terminals for space, airborne and ground.


Dr. Wolfram Peschko – Chairman

 Wolfram has 30+ years of experience in
senior management. He realized investments in Mynaric totaling close to EUR 100 million, including an IPO which raised EUR 27 million.

Martina Pennekamp – Managing Director

Martina has almost 30 years of experience in marketing as well as operations. She is an expert in communicating and negotiating with all kinds of stakeholders. She is responsible for marketing and communication as well as financial management, HR, legal and administration. 


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