Press release

Nick Priborsky, President Business Area Connect, to leave SSC Space

May 12, 2026

Nick Priborsky, President Business Area Connect and member of the Executive Committee, has decided to leave SSC Space to pursue new opportunities outside the company.

Nick has held several senior leadership roles at SSC Space since 2010 and his current position since 2022. He will step down from his role on May 18 and leave SSC Space on June 15. A recruitment process to appoint his successor has been initiated.

“I want to extend my sincere thanks to Nick for his long-term and focused contributions, driving business and operations development in Business Area Connect. I wish him every success and all the best for the future,” says Charlotta Sund, President and CEO of SSC Space.

Effective May 18, Carl-Johan Linér will take on the role of Interim President Business Area Connect for approximately six months, or until a permanent successor is in place.

Press contact: Philip Ohlsson, Press & PR, +46 70 721 70 26, philip.ohlsson@sscspace.com

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