Our Speakers
A highly qualified entrepreneur with an international profile and a high-tech commercialisation background, Herve Astier has nearly two decades of experience in large technology companies worldwide, in project management, product development, business development and marketing roles.
After moving to Australia, he spent a few years with the South-Australian Government, helping early-stage start-ups go through their commercialisation path before joining Neumann Space in January 2019.
Herve took Neumann Space from low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) experimentation in a garage to a respected deep-tech company with an exceptional team and unique product that is now flight-ready and about to start its commercialisation journey with a global market.
Herve holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and an Executive MBA. He graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Defence Industry Leadership Program, the Harvard Business School Launching New Ventures program and from the International Space University Executive Space Course.
Over a decade of experience has seen Fabien become a key player in REDARC's growth. Witnessing firsthand the company's expanding capabilities, he brings a deep understanding of production, operations, product testing, quality, and safety. This invaluable knowledge allows him to effectively navigate risk and ensure compliance, paving the way for REDARC's continued success.
Prior to REDARC, Fabien spent 20 years in the European automotive industry in project and operational roles. Fabien was born in France and holds a Mechanical Engineering Degree and MBA which he completed in Lyon, France.
Romain is a Principal at CYLAD, an international strategy and management consulting firm with focus on industrial sectors. As a Director, he leads the activities of the firm in Australia.
He started his career at the European Space Agency as a thermal Engineer in the Netherlands, before joining CYLAD in Paris. He arrived in Australia in early 2019 and started supporting the Australian Future Submarine Program. He now leads projects for large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises in SA and NSW, using his knowledge and experience in the Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Transport and Healthcare sectors.
Romain’s expertise spans over operational and financial performance improvement, program and bid management, business and digital transformation, and growth strategy.
He holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering completed in France and the USA, and a master’s degree in business and project management from HEC Paris.