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 the Vice President of In-Space Systems for Blue Origin and 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 the Executive Director of the Space Generation Advisory Council in Support of the United Nations Programme on Space Applications.

Beginning her career as an Analyst 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 a Senior Consultant on the International Aerospace and Defence Strategy Consulting Group for 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.

Highly commended throughout her career, Ariane has formerly been the recipient of the 2012 Forté Foundation Fellowship, the 2012 Young Space Leader Award from the International Astronautical Foundation and the 2018 Distinguished Service Award from the International Astronautical Foundation. She has also contributed various articles to publications across the globe, including titles such as Motivational and Cultural Condition for Regional Space Collaboration, Haiti Earthquake a Year Later: What Has Space Learned?, An American in International Space and Bringing Space Down to Earth: Space Applications to Grow Our Sector Today and Ensure It’s Future Tomorrow.

With a highly successful career in aeronautics, technology and innovation, Ariane is now booked as a speaker for a range of corporate and public events. Passionate about helping organisations to thrive, Ariane has honed her expertise in business growth, international space policy and organisational management to provide actionable takeaways in her keynote speeches. Acting as a spokesperson for Blue Origin, Ariane has formerly spoken at countless industry events involving aeronautics and satellites and has hosted a number of live webcasts too. When looking for a speaker who is an expert on everything from organisational management to international space policy and the next-generation space industry, book Ariane Cornell today!