Houston-based company Axiom Space, a leader in commercial human spaceflight and architect of the world’s first commercial space station, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeanne Tisinger to its Board of Directors.
Tisinger brings a wealth of prior Board experience and over 30 years of experience leading and guiding public and private companies, as well as national level security organizations. She will serve as the Chair of the Culture and Compensation Committee and will be a member of all current committees.
"We are thrilled to have Jeanne join Axiom's Board of Directors," said Michael Suffredini, President and CEO of Axiom Space. "Her leadership skills and extensive experience spanning financial, technology, energy, national defense sectors, as well as her significant organizational governance experience, will be invaluable to us as we continue to expand our commercial space services and products in support of customers around the world."
Tisinger is currently serving as Board Chair for Satelles, a venture-backed space-based, secure and resilient Position, Navigation and Timing Service (PNT) — Satelles complements and backs ups the Global Positioning System (GPS) operated by the US Department of Defense. She also previously served as Independent Director for Midwest Reliability Organization, which oversees the mitigation of risks to the safety and security of North America’s Bulk Power System (the Electric Grid).
"I am excited to join Axiom's Board of Directors and to be part of such an innovative and dynamic company," said Tisinger. "I look forward to working with this talented and diverse team to help shape the future of commercial space and contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.”
Prior to her roles in the private sector, Tisinger served in various leadership positions at the Central Intelligence Agency, including Deputy Director of Support, Chief Information Officer, Chief Data Officer and Chief Privacy Officer.
As a member of Axiom Space’s Board of Directors, Tisinger will serve as the C5 appointee representing Series B. She will provide strategic oversight of the company's activities, thereby helping to drive growth and innovation in the commercial space industry, as well as support the ongoing evolution of the Axiom Space organization.
Prior to the most recent update to the Axiom Space Board, members consisted of: Kam S. Ghaffarian – Founder Director; Michael T. Suffredini – Founder Director; and Robert E. Meyerson, Series B Director.