Who We Are

Michael Jansen, Executive Chairman
Michael Jansen founded Satellier in May 2004 and led the company as its Chief Executive Officer from its inception until January 2010. Over 5 years, Michael oversaw the rapid growth of the company from a 15-person drafting studio operating from the basement of a furniture showroom into a multi-hundred-person strong global technology and services firm with offices in New Delhi, New York, London, Dubai, Manila, Shanghai, Hong Kong, San Francisco, and Chicago. In his new role as Executive Chairman, Mr. Jansen continues to guide and promote Satellier to the AECO industry globally, forging major business partnerships and developing new business lines for the company in countries around the world. Click for more >>

Darren Rizza, Chief Executive Officer
Darren is an entrepreneurial design and technology leader with demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and implementing cutting edge solutions to address business opportunities in highly creative design, research and visualization oriented settings. Throughout his career he has lead and collaborated with teams of experts to pursue that next opportunity to raise the bar with digital design, knowledge management and information technology. Now focused on making BIM happen in the global building industry, as CEO he is leading the diversification of the professional services portfolio and technology platforms offered by Satellier.  Click for more >>

Rajesh Garg , Chief Financial Officer
Rajesh is a qualified chartered accountant and cost accountant by profession in India. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. In his 16 years of corporate experience, he has worked in different functions of finance and accounting in Indian and international organizations and brings with him global knowledge of accounting, treasury, strategy and planning, financial management, credit control and collections. Before joining Satellier in May 2008, Rajesh has worked in senior positions at IBM, Hutchison and Escorts. Click for more >>

Ankur Mathur, Global Director of BIM Production
Ankur Mathur is a registered architect from IIT Kharagpur, India, with 16 years of work experience in the AEC industry. He established the BIM division at Satellier and has spearheaded the infusion of BIM, not only at Satellier, but also at client offices. Ankur has extensive industry experience, and has worked with principals and project managers of the top US, UK, ME, Indian Owners, Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering and Construction firms.  Click for more >>

Mikele Brack, Global Director, Strategic Partnerships
A true global leader in design, construction and outsourced AEC services, Mikele has been involved in the industry, from North America to Asia to Europe, since 1991, affording her strategic insights into the varied cultures and industry processes around the world. Click for more >>

Francisco Herrera, Regional Director Europe & UK
A truly international individual, Francisco has a varied and multicultural background, speaking four languages and having lived, studied and worked in the US, Switzerland, Spain and the UK.  With a BA in Business Administration from Webster University Switzerland, Paco quickly became involved in business development roles at companies throughout Europe, namely MacIntelligence SA, a large CAD VAR in Geneva followed by Océ Graphics Ibérica SA in Madrid, Calcomp Ltd in the UK and seven years at Autodesk Ltd, also in the UK. Click for more >>

Wissam Saadi, Regional Director Middle East
Wissam is a business development and investment consultant with a distinguished education and a multi-disciplinary career involving investment, business development and project management.  Wissam started his career in engineering and project management at Arabetc, the largest construction company in Dubai. After completing  his MBA, he joined the investment team of AdveqManagement in Zurich. Click for more >>