Renato Krpoun

Axiom Space, LLC • Chief of International Operations

Renato Krpoun is the Chief of International Operations at Axiom Space. He leads operational execution in international markets for the EMEA regions, develop strategies for market engagement, regulatory compliance, and manage government/institutional relations in the target regions. He also serves as a senior liaison between Axiom Space and governments, agencies including ESA, industry partners, and customers.

Previously, Renato Krpoun served as chair of the European Space Agency (ESA) Council at delegate level and spent the past decade as Head of the Swiss Space Office (SSO) at Switzerland's State Secretariat for Education, Research, and Innovation (SERI). At SERI, he directed the federal government's national and international space policy, strategy, and law including Switzerland's investments into space research and development.

His extensive experience includes more than six years at RUAG International (now Beyond Gravity) including serving as systems engineer, mechanisms R&D, ExoMars mission; project manager, composite spacecraft, launch vehicle structures, and thermal engineering; and project manager, USA Launchers. Previously, Krpoun established RUAG Space's composites production factory in Decatur, Alabama, as part of a strategic partnership with the United Launch Alliance (ULA).

Dr. Krpoun earned a Ph.D. in Microsystems and Microelectronics M.Sc. in Microengineering from EPFL and an MBA from the University of St. Gallen.

Events

International Astronautical Congress 2025

29 September - 3 October 2025

Sydney, Australia

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International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

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