SGAC welcomes new team members!
SGAC is proud to announce the following appointments to our team after the latest round of vacancy applications.
- Nicolas Moraitis – Co-Lead for the Office of the General Counsel
- Scott Schneider – Co-Lead for the Office of the General Counsel
- Johanne Ayeley Ekue – Executive Secretary, second term
If you are interested in being part of the SGAC Team, you can find the latest vacancies here.
Nicolas Moraitis
Co-lead for the Office of the General Counsel
Nicolas is a space lawyer from Greece, specialising in satellite licensing and space sustainability. He is passionate about space and its regulatory framework, currently part of Charter Space, working as a Satellite Regulatory Affairs Officer. Within SGAC, he has been an NPoC for Greece since 2022 and he was also co-leading the Sustainability Group of SGAPP that authored the SGAC Space Sustainability Policy. He has presented his research at conferences around the world, like the IAC and ASCEND. He is interested in making space more accessible to all while ensuring that its use is as sustainable as possible.
“I am beyond honoured to be co-leading SGAC’s Office of the General Counsel. Through this position, I aim to make sure that SGAC becomes even larger, with strong ties to different entities from the sector, while always supporting and respecting its members.”
Scott Schneider
Co-lead for the Office of the General Counsel
Scott is Special Counsel at the International Aerospace Law & Policy Group with a particular focus on business law, law reform and the regulation of aerospace activities. He is a previous director of the Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand, a current member of the International Institute of Space Law and has worked in various capacities with the Space Industry Association of Australia and the International Space University.
Upon completing his Master of Laws in Air and Space Law at Leiden University, Scott led the regulatory team at Australian launch services provider Southern Launch to obtain the country’s first commercial space launch licenses. Scott has a passion for communicating the benefits of space and teaches law and economics to undergraduates and MBA students across a number of institutions.
“I’m greatly pleased to be able to help facilitate SGAC’s opportunities for students and young professionals to engage in the wonderful and important domain of outer space. I look forward to working with and learning from the many individuals and partners within SGAC’s extensive network.”
Johanne Ayeley Ekue
Executive Secretary
Johanne Ayeley Ekue is a master’s student at the National Institute for Space Research, studying space geophysics. In addition to her studies and entrepreneurial endeavours, Johanne actively participates in initiatives such as “Mentor a Girl Gh,” led by Professor Nana Ama Browne Kluste. Through this initiative, Johanne aims to encourage and mentor girls, particularly those living in rural areas of Ghana.
Currently, Johanne holds the position of Executive Secretary at SGAC (Space Generation Advisory Council). She has previously contributed to various organizing teams, including the 20th Space Generation Congress in France, the 6th South American Space Generation Workshop, and the 5th African Space Generation Workshop.
“I am happy to be back working with the Chairs, Operations Manager and the entire Executive Council. Hope to make a difference in this term”
“I am extremely happy to have Johanne back on the team. She has been a tremendous support, doing amazing work in assisting with Executive Council meetings and handling other Executive Secretarial tasks. Johanne, welcome back!”
