Gene Kranz

Gene Kranz transformed space exploration through extraordinary leadership during NASA's most critical missions. As flight director for Apollo 11 and Apollo 13, he guided humanity's most challenging space expeditions, including safely returning the Apollo 13 crew after a near-catastrophic accident. Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kranz became a legendary figure in aerospace history. His bestselling book 'Failure Is Not An Option' captures the intense problem-solving mindset that defined NASA's golden era. Kranz's keynotes reveal how decisive leadership, rigorous preparation, and unwavering commitment can transform seemingly impossible challenges into historic achievements.