West of Scotland Space Cluster Advisory Group

The Advisory Group is made up of relevant members of the triple helix, incorporating regional industry leaders, university representatives, industry bodies (including aerospace) and economic development / support agencies. Each member brings a relevant set of skills and experience to the Group, aiming to represent all members across the region and support the development and delivery of the Cluster’s strategy. The group provides critical connectivity to a broad space ecosystem, as well as key parallel sectors such as aerospace, defence and manufacturing.

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Advisory Group members:

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John Charlick
Head Of Operations at Craft Prospect

https://craftprospect .com/

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Alan Thompson
Development & Government Affairs and Relations at Skyrora

https://skyrora.com/

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Heather Anderson
ADS Scotland Council Member

https://www.adsgroup.org.uk/about/locations/scotland/

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Prof Colin McInnes
James Watt Chair, Professor of Engineering Science
University of Glasgow

https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/staff/colinmcinnes/

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Prof Malcolm Macdonald
Professor Applied Space Technology
University of Strathclyde

https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/macdonaldmalcolmdr/

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Joaquin Perez-Grande
Space Ecosystem Manager
Satellite Applications Catapult

https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

Andrew Strain
Chief Technology Officer AAC Clyde Space

www.aac-clyde.space

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Karen Wilson
Strategic Lead for Space at Scottish Enterprise

https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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Craig Clark MBE FRENG
Professor of Practice for Space

http://sa.catapult.org.uk

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Theresa Condor
Chief Executive Officer
Spire Global