SVP, Pres Commercial
Palmer Benjamin Edward, also known professionally as Ben Palmer, is a senior vice president and President, Commercial at Viasat Inc. (VSAT), where he leads the company’s global commercial business as a corporate officer and insider.[[5]](https://investors.viasat.com/static-files/4d4fe6bb-4205-4497-a68a-4ef44393045a)[[6]](https://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/797721.htm) In this role, he oversees strategy and execution across Viasat’s commercial segments, including aviation, maritime, energy, enterprise, mobility, and fixed broadband services, and is reported in insider filings as SVP, Pres Commercial.[[1]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/)[[5]](https://investors.viasat.com/static-files/4d4fe6bb-4205-4497-a68a-4ef44393045a) As an SEC-reporting insider, Palmer has recently disposed of Viasat common shares in open-market transactions, including a sale of 2,400 shares reported in March 2026.[[4]](https://www.sahmcapital.com/news/content/viasat-svp-and-president-commercial-benjamin-edward-palmer-disposes-of-usd-110904-in-common-shares-2026-03-17)[[6]](https://www.secform4.com/insider-trading/797721.htm)
Palmer brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology-driven and connectivity-focused businesses, particularly in the maritime and mobility sectors.[[1]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/) Before leading Viasat’s broader commercial business, he served as President of Maritime at Viasat (and previously Inmarsat Maritime), where he directed global commercial strategy and expanded advanced connectivity solutions for merchant marine, offshore energy, and high-end fishing markets.[[1]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/)[[2]](https://www.satellitetoday.com/people/2025/08/22/ben-palmer-to-lead-viasats-commercial-business/)[[3]](https://www.gurufocus.com/insider/235210/benjamin-edward-palmer) Earlier in his career, he held senior roles at Northrop Grumman, including Managing Director, Mission Systems Europe, and European Strategy and Business Development Director, and previously worked as Vice President, Enterprise Improvement at AlixPartners.[[1]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/) Public sources highlight his track record in driving growth, performance improvement, and transformation in complex, technology-heavy organizations, as well as his reputation for building high-performing teams and long-term customer relationships.[[1]](https://www.viasat.com/about/company/leadership/ben-palmer/)
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