Michel Callari is the Chief Business Officer of MaiaSpace, a space company developing the first European reusable and eco-friendly launch vehicle that will provide affordable, innovative and sustainable launch services and space mobility solutions.
Prior to MaiaSpace, Michael was the Commercial Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Blue Origin in Paris, France. Michael supported all sales activities and international business development collaboration efforts across all Business Units.
Michael also worked for over 19 years at Arianespace and during the last eight years as Vice President of Customer Relations. He managed an international team of Program Directors and developed privileged relationships with satellite operators, space agencies and manufacturers worldwide.
Before joining Arianespace, Michael worked in New Jersey for Lockheed Martin Commercial Satellite Division as a Launch Vehicle Interface Manager and Propulsion Systems Engineer.
Upon graduating from Villanova University, he worked at the Naval Air Engineering Center and the Kennedy Space Center for Lockheed Space Operations.