Luna Innovations Incorporated announced that George Gomez-Quintero is joining the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Gomez-Quintero will succeed current CFO Gene Nestro, who has agreed to assist the company through mid-2024 to ensure a smooth transition. Mr. Gomez-Quintero will lead Luna?s Finance organization and represent Luna in communications with investors, lenders and rating agencies.

As a member of the company?s executive team, he will report to President and CEO Scott A. Graeff. Gomez-Quintero most recently served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance at Intelsat, a global satellite communications provider delivering internet connectivity to media companies, mobile network operators, commercial airlines, and the U.S. and foreign governments. In his role, he led a global team of 40 employees spanning five countries accountable for the company?s Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, Treasury, Procurement, and Credit and Collections functions.

Prior to Intelsat, Gomez-Quintero was the Chief Operating Officer at JSI, a leader in broadband solutions and consulting. He previously held senior financial roles at XFL, Time Warner Cable and Cleartel Communications. He holds an M.B.A. from Cornell University and a B.B.A., Finance, from Iona College.