Robert Lightfoot
President, Space, Lockheed Martin Robert Lightfoot is the president of Lockheed Martin Space and an officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation. In this capacity, he leads the Space business, which is a more than $11 billion enterprise employing more than 22,000 people globally. The Space portfolio provides advanced technology systems for national security, civil and commercial…
Paul Engola
Independent Director, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation Paul Engola is an aerospace engineer and business executive who has served a variety of commercial, civil government, and national security customers over the years in roles such as Executive Vice President for National Security Space and Chief Human Resources Officer for Leidos; Vice President at Lockheed Martin Space;…
Hoyt Davidson
Founder and Managing Partner, Near Earth LLC Mr. Hoyt Davidson is the founder and Managing Partner of Near Earth LLC. His investment banking career began in 1987 as an associate and one of roughly 100 bankers at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. He was part of the phenomenal growth and success of DLJ to over 1,200 bankers…
Ed Zoiss
Vice President Engineering, Technology & Innovation, L3 Harris Technologies Edward “Ed” Zoiss is Vice President, Engineering & Innovation for L3Harris Technologies. He leads the company’s enterprise engineering and technology strategy, overseeing engineering, research and development, and innovation execution. He aligns corporate strategy, product management, and technology roadmaps to strengthen operational discipline and fuel long-term growth…
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President & President, Space Systems Sector, Northrop Grumman Tom Wilson is corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector, a space and launch systems provider serving national security, civil and commercial customers. Wilson oversees the strategy, capture, design, build and delivery of space-related systems to government and commercial customers around…
Dr. Kam Ghaffarian
CEO & Founder, IBX Dr. Kam Ghaffarian is a visionary entrepreneur dedicated to creating companies with a mission to advance humanity and expand human knowledge. Dr. Ghaffarian co-founded and serves as Executive Chairman of several deep-tech companies that push the limits of humankind’s capability. Among his ventures are X-energy, an advanced nuclear energy reactor and…
Nicolas Chamussy
Nicolas Chamussy, CEO of Nexter, is a seasoned senior executive of the aerospace sector, both as civil servant and in the private industry. He started his career at US Air Force’s Phillipp’s Laboratory in Albuquerque, N.M., was then deputy program manager for a reconnaissance satellite in the French Ministry of Defense, technical advisor to the…
Col. Peter B. Trainer, USAF (Ret.)
Vice President, Strategic Growth, Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions Pete Trainer is Vice President of Strategic Growth at Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions. In this role, he leads the company’s space market strategy, focusing on identifying, pursuing, and shaping high-impact opportunities across the defense and intelligence community. He drives long-term growth by aligning strategic priorities with emerging mission needs,…
Jeanne Meserve
Jeanne Meserve is an expert interviewer, sought-after moderator, podcast host and awardwinning journalist. During her career as an anchor and correspondent with CNN and ABC News Jeanne earned her profession’s highest honors, including two Emmys and the Edward R. Murrow Award. She also contributed to two CNN Peabody Awards. Jeanne interviews top leaders in industry,…
Gen John Hyten, USAF (Ret.)
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Space Foundation Executive Director, Club for the Future General (Ret.) John Hyten is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Space Foundation. He served as the 11th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a distinguished 40-year career in the United States Air Force. Before retiring…