Luc PIGUET

ClearSpace • CEO and Co-founder

Luc Piguet is the CEO and Co-Founder of ClearSpace, a ground-breaking initiative based in Switzerland to clear up Space debris. ClearSpace provides in-orbit services to support institutions and commercial operators in accomplishing their space missions safely and sustainably.

Luc founded the company in 2018 with the vision to create a new space business model by shaping space sustainability. With his genuine interests in micro-electronics, he studied at HEIG-VD, at EPFL for a master of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering and at Standford University Graduate School of Business for an executive business program.

He had a seat at ESA NewSpace Advisory Board (NAB), composed of industrial representatives advising ESA Director General on the required evaluation of the Agency’s role and approach and on the set-up of measures and policies to stimulate a commercial European space sector. He is a member of Abu Dhabi Space Debate Strategy Council, and vice president of the Swiss Space Industry Group.

His forward-thinking mindset and his leadership have proven his success in global business, especially Latin America and Europe regions. He is fluent in English, French, German and Spanish.

Events

77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)

5 - 9 October 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2021

25-29 October 2021

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Participation: