Gabriela Lago

Gabriela Lago serves as the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs at EchoStar, where she oversees public policy, regulatory compliance, and market access strategies across more than 90 countries. Her work ensures alignment between the company’s satellite broadband and mobility services and the complex regulatory landscapes of its global markets.

With extensive experience in policy, licensing and compliance, Ms Lago has a proven track record of navigating both international and domestic regulatory frameworks. Before joining EchoStar, she held increasingly senior roles at COMSAT Corporation, Intelsat, and OneWeb, contributing to advancements in satellite communications. She also worked with Telcordia (formerly Bell Labs) and Neustar to implement large-scale telecommunications solutions at a national level.

Ms Lago is deeply engaged with key international and regional organizations, including the International Telecommunication Union, the Inter-American Telecommunications Commission, and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union. As co-lead of the Americas Regional Working Group for the Global Satellite Operators Association, she helps shape industry collaboration in the region. Ms Lago is also a frequent speaker at global forums, addressing topics such as public policy, regulatory frameworks, spectrum management, digital transformation, and satellite technology.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Buenos Aires and a Master of Science in Business Administration from George Mason University.