Elizabeth is an experienced Space and Defence professional and has worked across strategic and technical roles across her career.

Elizabeth is the incoming CEO of SuperSharp, a spin-out from the University of Cambridge developing ultra-high-resolution thermal infrared imaging solutions with applications in agriculture, urban decarbonization, and global security.

Recently at BAE Systems as the Head of Space Strategy, Elizabeth was responsible for defining the strategic direction and market growth opportunities across defence and civil space for the organisation. Prior to this she has had varied roles starting as a spacecraft engineer before moving into communications, marketing, business development and strategy. Her work with start-up organisations includes reviewing investment opportunities, advising companies and representing an LP on a VC Advisory Board.

Elizabeth is an advocate for diversity across the Space sector and was a founding member of the Women in Aerospace Europe UK local group. She is active in the International Astronautical Federation, sitting on several committees, and is a STEM outreach ambassador.

Elizabeth’s career has taken her around the world, from designing rovers as a summer student at Caltech to presenting on an aircraft carrier in New York harbour.  A highlight was when Elizabeth demonstrated the European Space Agency’s ExoMars Rover, Rosalind Franklin, to the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh.

Conference participation: Space Comm Expo, International Astronautical Congress, World Defence Show, Space Symposium, London Defence Conference

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