Ariane Cornell

Ariane Cornell is a leading pioneer in the world of technology and business, having acted as an executive in the aerospace and defence sector for many years of her career. Passionate about helping both organisations and individuals to achieve their true potential, Ariane currently works as theVice President of In-Space Systems for Blue Originand shares her time with public speaking engagements. An expert in organisational management, business growth, innovation and international space policies, Ariane is an engaging and insightful speaker to book for events.

Completing studies in Science, Technology & Society and Business Administration at top universities such as the London School of Economics and Political Science, Stanford University and Harvard Business School, Ariane is now a leading authority in the sector of international space policy, technology and innovation. Currently a Director of Astronaut & Orbital Sales, Ariane is also famed for formerly being theExecutive Director of the Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications. Beginning her career as anAnalyst for Accenture, Ariane has also completed a certificate in Judgment and Decision Making for Management and acted on a number of advisory boards.

She has formerly been aSenior Consultant on the International Aerospace and Defence Strategy Consulting Groupfor Booz Allen Hamilton and Booz & Company and an Advisory Committee Member of the Secure World Foundation. Other prominent roles have included being a member of the Board of Trustees of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, a Board Member of the Society of Satellite Professionals International, a Board Member of Women in Aerospace Europe and a Space Public Policy Subcommittee Member of AIAA.