Astrotech appoints Nihanth Badugu as COO

Astrotech (ASTC) announced that it has appointed Nihanth Badugu as COO of the Company. Badugu’s appointment is effective as of August 13. Badugu has served as Astrotech’s Director of Program Management since August 2023, where he led initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and ensured timely program completion. Badugu brings to Astrotech extensive experience from the chemical manufacturing and consulting industries. Prior to Astrotech, he held the role of NPI Program Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, from 2020 to 2023, where he led the launch of COVID-19 diagnostic products. Mr. Badugu also held the role of Senior Program Manager at PVA Consulting Group, from 2017 to 2020. Badugu’s track record in program management and operational leadership positions him as a key contributor to Astrotech’s growth strategy. Mr. Badugu holds a Bachelor of Science degree from York University.