Geospatial Veteran Tapped to Accelerate and Drive Growth Across Government and Enterprise Markets
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyFi, the Earth intelligence company building the world's most scalable geospatial platform, today announced the appointment of Andrew Canales as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Canales will oversee global revenue strategy across government and enterprise markets, leading SkyFi's sales and business development teams.
In today's data-driven world, geospatial intelligence is no longer a niche tool—it's a critical asset for modern businesses. By seamlessly integrating location data with satellite and aerial imagery, companies can unlock powerful insights that inform strategic decisions and boost operational efficiency. SkyFi is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging its network of nearly 50 partners to provide a wide range of imagery, including optical, SAR, hyperspectral, and aerial data.
Canales brings nearly two decades of geospatial and defense technology sales leadership to SkyFi, most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development for the U.S. Government at Maxar Technologies, where he led go-to-market efforts with defense primes and emerging technology companies in support of national security missions. Previously directed enterprise sales and territory teams at Maxar, driving growth across defense, civil, and commercial customers in the Americas region before transitioning to the Vice President of Global Enterprise Sales.
"Andrew's track record in building revenue engines across government and commercial markets, coupled with his deep expertise in scaling technology platforms and forging strategic partnerships will be critical as we accelerate our growth and expand our global footprint," Luke Fischer, CEO of SkyFi. "This is a pivotal moment for SkyFi, and Andrew's leadership will contribute to our mission to make Earth observation data more accessible for U.S. Government missions and global enterprise customers."
SkyFi's comprehensive approach to data and image intelligence supports a diverse array of industries, from defense and energy to finance and agriculture. By making Earth observation data more accessible through its user-friendly platform, SkyFi is revolutionizing how businesses and individuals acquire and analyze satellite imagery. This access empowers customers to make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions without needing specialized expertise, giving them a significant competitive advantage in an increasingly complex global market.
"I am incredibly excited to join SkyFi and help accelerate the company's mission to make Earth observation data accessible to everyone," said Andrew Canales, chief revenue officer of SkyFi. "In an increasingly complex world, geospatial intelligence is becoming a critical tool for businesses across every sector. SkyFi's unique platform and growing network of partners make it perfectly positioned to meet this demand, and I look forward to being part of the team that will drive our next phase of growth."
At Maxar and DigitalGlobe, Canales consistently delivered above-plan results, securing multi-million-dollar opportunities within multiple service branches of the DOD, Fortune 500 companies, and international governments. He was a ten-time recipient of the President's Club award and created key account programs with major partners. Canales also developed business cases that accelerated the launch of new products, including Raptor, Maxar's vision-based navigation solution. He holds a B.A. in Geography from the University of Colorado and completed a post-graduate program in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Denver, along with advanced programs such as the Harvard Program on Negotiation.
About SkyFi
SkyFi is an Earth intelligence company providing analytics and satellite imagery through scalable data platforms. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, SkyFi serves the U.S. Government, international governments, and enterprise customers across defense, civil, and commercial sectors.
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