Dr. RENATA BRAZIL-DAVID (Ph.D., LL.M.)
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Dr. Renata Brazil-David is the Director General of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO). She was elected at the organization’s Assembly of Parties meeting held in Washington, D.C in October 2024 and assumed the position of Director General of ITSO on July 18 2025.
Dr. Brazil-David was nominated by the Party of Brazil and her election marks a new chapter in ITSO’s history, as she becomes the first woman to serve as Director General at ITSO. In her acceptance speech, Dr. Brazil-David expressed that it was a great to be the first woman to hold the position of Director General at ITSO. “This milestone is a reflection of the progress we are making together toward a more inclusive and equitable future, both within ITSO and the wider world of global telecommunications. I hope my appointment serves as an inspiration to other women and young professionals striving to make their mark in industries that have traditionally been male-dominated.”
Up to the time of assuming her new appointment as Director General in July 2025, Dr. Brazil-David had more than 10 years of experience at ITSO, having held the positions of Deputy Director General, Director of International and Regulatory Affairs and Director of Legal Affairs.
Dr. Brazil-David was also Director of Regulatory Policy at Inmarsat (now part of ViaSat) where she worked on developing and implementing global regulatory policy strategy. She has also worked in academia as Adjunct Professor and as the Associate Director of the Program on Brazil-US Comparative Law at American University Washington College of Law (AUWCL).
She holds a Ph.D. in Law (SJD) from American University and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from the University of Essex. Dr. Renata Brazil-David is fluent in the three languages of the organization, English, Spanish and French, in addition to being a native Portuguese speaker.
Ms. ALINE DEFFRY
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Ms. Aline Deffry is an accomplished international development professional with 20 years of global experience. She brings strong expertise in organizational development, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building, recognized for her ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and political environments.
Having previously served at ITSO, Ms. Deffry has developed valuable knowledge of the organization’s mission and operations, along with relevant experience in satellite policy and regulation. Her extensive professional background includes roles at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the United Nations and the French Embassy, which have equipped her with a broad perspective on international development and policy.
Ms. Deffry holds a Bachelor’s and an Associate Degree in Sciences from the University of Lyon 1, as well as a Master’s degree in Project Management from the University of Nancy 1. Ms. Deffry is fluent in English and French and is currently learning Spanish.
