Speaker Bio

Rachel has extensive experience in the aviation, science, and technology sectors holding senior roles at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the UK Space Agency, and Connected Places Catapult. She has led transformational programmes focused on enhancing organisational effectiveness and previously chaired the UK Jet Zero Council Zero Emission Flight Delivery Group.

Rachel is now a Board Advisor for Astroscale, a space sustainability company and a Director of Aviascia, providing consultancy services in sustainability and transformation. She is also a Director of EmPower Flight, advancing sustainable and inclusive flight training and serves on the Board of the world’s largest air humanitarian charity. As a Chartered Mathematician, a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Rachel previously held a commercial pilot licence.