Haddoud Adel
Haddoud Adel
Category : Astronomy - Aeronautics - Space Science - Sea Science
HADDOUD Adel
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CEO, Infinite Orbits France |
Origins & Education
Born on May 16th, 1977 in Biskra, Algeria. Completed his baccalaureate in Algeria, then pursued a Master of Aerospace Engineering in France followed by an MBA from INSEAD, one of the world’s top business schools.
Scientific Career
Graduated from ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse. In 1999, he began his career as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley. After ten years creating tech companies, he moved into consulting for multinational companies in Asia. He founded Infinite Orbits in 2017 and became its full-time CEO in 2019. Under his leadership, the company developed innovative in-orbit servicing solutions, including the successful launch of OrbitGuard1 in 2023, the first geostationary nanosatellite in the world.
Distinctions & Recognition
Board member of the European Space Agency (ESA).
Impact & Influence
Infinite Orbits, headquartered in Toulouse, employs 42 people and raised €12 million in 2024 from public and private investors. The company is a global leader in fast-growing in-orbit services, especially for geostationary telecommunications satellites.