Leslie Haas Named Executive Vice President at Voyager Space
Will Lead Exploration Systems Team in Period of Growth
Leslie Haas has been named as executive vice president for Exploration Systems at Voyager Space, bringing more than 25 years of global business experience with Fortune 100 companies, startups, and commercial space companies that support the International Space Station.
“Leslie is a proven business development leader both in the space industry and in international commercial sales, which combined with her technical and engineering expertise make her an ideal leader for our Exploration team.”
Frank Morgan, Voyager Space
In her new role, Leslie will be responsible for driving strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and overseeing sales efforts to expand the company’s exploration-focused business portfolio.
“It’s such an exciting time to join Voyager and be a part of a dynamic and innovative environment that attracts the best talent from across the industry. I’m particularly energized by Voyager’s bold vision for advancing human space exploration and creating sustainable habitats beyond Earth. Voyager is well positioned to be a driving force in this industry,” said Leslie.
Leslie joins the company at an important time of growth as Voyager continues to advance its commercial space initiatives and build infrastructure for long-term space exploration. Some of Voyager’s current exploration efforts include developing autonomous outpost platforms and supporting systems, such as airlocks, that enable extended human activity in space. These initiatives help maintain human presence in low-Earth orbit (LEO) and ensure continued leadership in space exploration.
“Leslie is a proven business development leader both in the space industry and in international commercial sales, which combined with her technical and engineering expertise make her an ideal leader for our Exploration team,” said Frank Morgan, COO at Voyager Space and interim President of Voyager Exploration Systems.
Prior to joining Voyager, Leslie was the Vice President of Business Development at Paragon Space Development Corporation where she led strategic planning, business development, marketing, and government affairs activities. Leslie also held various engineering roles on the Space Shuttle Main Engine and the International Space Station programs.
Leslie’s professional achievements earned her prestigious awards such as the NASA Silver Snoopy Award, Rocketdyne Engineer of the Year Honoree Award, and the Rocketdyne President’s Leadership Award.
Beyond her storied career in aerospace, Leslie held various executive roles at technology and media companies. She is recognized for launching the DVD format worldwide as Vice President and General Manager at the Sony DVD Center. It was through the success of the DVD launch that her team received the Sony CEO Award and Sony’s 50th Anniversary Innovation Award.