Executive Search for IoT, AI, Data & Space-Tech Leadership
MitchelLake was mandated to deliver an executive search for IoT and AI leadership for Myriota, a pioneering data and space-technology company. The mandate was to identify and appoint a commercially minded Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) capable of scaling the company’s sales and marketing functions while driving global revenue growth.
This leadership hire was pivotal for Myriota’s next stage of expansion. The CRO would be responsible for strengthening the sales process, leveraging and coaching the existing team, increasing conversions, and building new client partnerships across global markets.
The Appointment
Through a targeted executive search for IoT and AI executives, MitchelLake identified leaders with experience at the intersection of SaaS, connectivity, and artificial intelligence. The successful appointment brought commercial expertise, operational leadership, and the ability to scale global sales operations while aligning with Myriota’s culture of innovation.
The new CRO’s remit included shaping go-to-market strategy, expanding enterprise adoption of Myriota’s satellite IoT services, and positioning the company to integrate AI-driven analytics that enhance customer outcomes and unlock new use cases in logistics, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and maritime industries.
About Myriota
Myriota has pioneered a new way to retrieve data from anywhere on Earth — whether on land or at sea. By combining an extensive suite of patented innovations, customer-focused R&D, and a landmark partnership with Spire Global, Myriota delivers secure, low-cost, long-battery-life satellite IoT connectivity.
Key highlights:
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Landmark collaboration with Spire Global to enable near real-time IoT connectivity.
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Expansion into new markets such as Europe, powered by Spire’s satellite constellation.
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High partner demand driving rapid adoption of IoT-enabled products.
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Leveraging AI to deliver actionable insights from massive volumes of satellite data.
As CTO and Co-founder Dr. David Haley shared in Business Wire coverage:
“By leveraging Spire’s constellation, Myriota will rapidly improve its services, and enter new markets such as Europe. Spire is a perfect partner for extending our global reach.”
Why AI Matters for IoT and Space-Tech
The convergence of IoT and AI is reshaping industries. According to McKinsey, organisations that combine IoT data streams with AI-driven analytics see significantly higher returns in efficiency, sustainability, and revenue. For space-tech ventures like Myriota, this means not only transmitting global data but also enabling intelligent interpretation at scale.
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