Description

Strategy and operations executive with 10+ years of experience across deeptech, aerospace, and private equity. I support founders, CEOs, and executive teams on fundraising, go-to-market strategy, regulatory positioning, transaction execution, and operational scaling in complex, highly regulated environments.

Former VP of Strategy at a UK space launch provider, with experience securing £100m+ in equity and public funding, leading licensing programmes, and structuring strategic partnerships and M&A transactions.

Typical mandates include:

Fundraising strategy and execution
Commercial model design and pricing strategy
M&A execution support
Sovereign and government co-investment strategy
Regulatory and licensing pathway strategy
Board-level strategic planning and capital allocation

Languages

Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
French
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Orbex
VP of Strategy
June 2024 - February 2026 (1 year and 8 months)
London, UK
Developed full commercial and strategic framework (product positioning, value messaging, pricing, competitive analysis, TAM/SAM) for new medium‑lift launch vehicle, with estimated revenue of >£250m/year across low‑cost satellite and cargo launch.
Built strategic partnership in the Middle East to secure scarce equatorial spaceport access, enabling new commercial opportunities (increased payload capacity and missions to more destinations).
Developed the equity story, investment rationale, and investor materials for Series D, securing £32m, including £26m in direct UK Government investment.
Engaged with UK Government departments and agencies to align launch capability with national space strategy and funding priorities.
Directed two cross‑functional teams: Licensing Team (7 FTE + 3 consultants) — RAMS, mission analysis, security, comms, environmental, and airspace change. Quality, Product Assurance & Configuration Management Team (7 FTE) — PA, QA, configuration, documentation.
Secured 1 UK launch license and advanced 5 additional approvals by obtaining CAA sign‑off across safety, environmental, security, and cybersecurity processes.
Managed and optimised the £1 m Licensing programme budget, delivering on budget while coordinating inputs across safety, environmental, and security functions.
Led operational improvements, including redesigning inspection workflows — removing unnecessary steps and reducing cleaning and storage time.
Corporate strategy Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy Fundraising Government relations Partnerships
Orbex
Head of Strategic Development
August 2021 - June 2024 (2 years and 10 months)
London, United Kingdom
Led £40m Series C fundraising, securing sovereign investors (SNIB, EIFO) and an industrial partner specialising in ground segment & spaceport operations.
Secured £3m+ in UK Space Agency and European Space Agency (ESA) contracts, influencing future national and European funding programmes.
Negotiated £20m spaceport construction contract, one of the first vertical launch facilities in the UK.
Rebuilt £10–20m commercial opportunity pipeline, delivered the company's first customer‑engagement deck, and deployed Orbex's first CRM system to enable structured BD and customer tracking.
Managed €250k ESA programme assessing Orbex as a launch services provider, including feasibility of delivering four ESA missions using Prime, Orbex's small launch vehicle.
Orbex
Investor Relations Associate
May 2020 - August 2021 (1 year and 3 months)
London, United Kingdom
Led diligence and execution for £15m Series B, securing an industrial investor with GNC software expertise.