Lisa Vitaris

Lisa Vitaris is CEO and Founder of Indo-Pacific Space, an advisory and consulting practice focused on accelerating the growth of the Indo-Pacific’s emerging space industry. She is also Strategic Advisor, Indo-Pacific and Bid Director for IAC 2029 Houston for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

 

Previously, Lisa served as Interim CEO of the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and Director of IAC 2025 Sydney, which attracted over 7,400 delegates and 19,500 public attendees, delivering approximately AUD $42 million in economic impact to New South Wales.

 

Lisa has a globally recognised voice in the space sector, having presented at the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space in Vienna, at COP30 in Brazil, and at leading international forums across space, health, mining, and technology.

Her executive career spans high-growth and listed organisations across space, technology, telecommunications, financial services, automotive, and tourism. She has held senior leadership roles including Chief Marketing Officer, working with brands such as amaysim (Optus), Tyro, CMC Markets, Hyundai, Tourism Tasmania, Volvo, and LG.

 

Lisa also serves on the Board of Engineers Australia, the national body representing over 140,000 engineers, supporting the profession through standards, capability development, and advocacy.

 

In addition to her work in space, Lisa is Founder of 10 Pieces, a sustainability initiative focused on environmental action and behaviour change, reflecting her commitment to climate and responsible innovation.

 

Lisa is an Engineering Executive (EngExec) and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). She holds a Master of Business (International Marketing) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is passionate about the role of space-enabled technologies in addressing global challenges, including climate resilience and sustainable development.