Dan is the CEO of the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA) and brings extensive global and Australian executive, board and government experience across communications, technology, infrastructure, digital transformation and AI. Dan’s executive leadership experience spans government and media, legal, strategy, wholesale and retail P&L leadership and growth, innovation and M&A.  Dan has served as Vodafone Group’s Public Policy Director for Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific based in London; Head of Regulatory of Vodafone India based in Mumbai; Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Affairs Director of Vodafone Australia; Senior Adviser to the Communications Minister; and Senior Associate at leading Asia-Pacific technology law firm Gilbert + Tobin Lawyers. Dan has lived, worked or studied in 13 countries and brings extensive experience in international policy and business including as a Director of the UK-India Business Council and GSMA’s Chief Regulatory Officers Group. Dan is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), and has Chaired the Vodafone and TPG Telecom Foundations and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA). Dan is currently a Non-Executive Director of Infoxchange.org which delivers leading-edge IT, cyber-security and AI hardware, services and training to over 38,000 not-for-profits throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Darin is an experienced director who has over 30 years of experience in defence, space, international and political studies, and large-scale transformation projects both in Australia and the United States. As the Executive Director of iLAuNCH Trailblazer, Darin is responsible for a $180m program that will build Australia’s sovereign space capability by addressing critical gaps and accelerate the development of space launch manufacturing. Darin most recently was a Director of Space for the South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) which saw him formulate and execute the State’s space strategy to build an enduring space industry for South Australia, and he is a non-executive director for the Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA). Prior to that, he managed the virtual warfare lab for Boeing PhantomWorks (International). He is a military veteran of more than 25-years, working on operations, strategy, and capability development for the Air and Space domains. His extensive space experience also includes: Chief of Australia’s Space Operations Centre (AUSSpOC), Chief of Strategy to the US Executive Agent for Space within the Pentagon, and staff officer in Australia’s joint Defence Space Coordinating Office.

Terry van Haren is a Non-Executive Director at the Space Industry Association. Terry was previously the President APAC and Managing Director of LeoLabs Australia. Terry joined the LeoLabs team after a distinguished 35 years of service to the Royal Australian Air Force as a Commander, Director, fighter pilot, and fighter combat instructor. Terry recently served as the Air and Space Attaché to the United States in Washington, DC, where he developed his passion for Space by leading the Australian Embassy’s interagency space working group whilst engaging widely with the US Space Force, Government Departments and Space Industry. Terry believes that cooperation, between Government Departments, Space Agencies, and commercial industry, is the key to Space security and prosperity for like-minded responsible space nations. Terry shares the Leo Labs vision of providing ‘superior information in dynamic space operations’ through its global network of space surveillance radars and vertical space operations technology stack – Vertex™.

As Head of Ranges at Southern Launch, Tori leads a talented, professional, and passionate team that designs, builds, and delivers Australia’s next-generation spaceport infrastructure. With a multidisciplinary background spanning aviation, aerospace, intelligence analysis, and infrastructure development, Tori brings extensive experience across both operational and strategic domains. Her career has involved leading people and complex projects within highly regulated environments — combining analytical rigour with systems-level thinking to deliver innovative and practical outcomes.

Tori’s professional journey bridges infrastructure planning and development, intelligence analysis, and aerospace operations. As a private pilot and former Field Intelligence Officer with the New South Wales Police Force, she developed a disciplined approach to situational awareness, analytical thinking, and operational decision-making. Tori holds a Master of Arts in Intelligence Analysis, a Master of Security and Terrorism Studies, and a Master of Space Operations underpinning her understanding of the technical, strategic, and economic drivers required to conceive, design, and operate space missions within a rapidly evolving global space sector. Tori is also undertaking research at UNSW exploring how multimodal sensor and data fusion can enhance airspace awareness and protection. Tori is passionate about advancing Australia’s role in the global space economy and working collaboratively to build a thriving, technically capable, and strategically resilient national space sector.

Anntonette Dailey is a chartered engineer and brings more than 18 years senior executive capability, working across the private sector, multiple Government agencies, not for profit and consultancies. She has a ministerial appointment to the Defence Council of Victoria where she advises the Victorian Government on strategies to develop and sustain Victoria's defence and space industry capabilities. She is also a Board member for Aviation Aerospace Australia and the Space Industry Association of Australia. Anny advises a number of businesses to expand their footprint in the Australian space industry, mentoring start-ups and supporting the next generation of STEM leadership. She recently completed a Masters of National Security Policy where she was recently awarded an ANU-National Intelligence Community scholarship. Anny is currently completing in a Phd in Political Science and International Relations, focusing on technology in the Pacific. Proudly, Anntonette is an Elevate Scholar and a 2025-26 Superstar of STEM. As a vocal proponent of diversity, Anny has been a natural advocate of supporting all forms of diversity, inclusion and equity. She has and proudly built teams with this as a central value. In 2024, Anntonette was a co-founder and inaugural chair for the Australian Space Diversity Alliance. She is also the co-author of a 2024 Engineers Australia Policy Paper: Growing and Sustaining Australia’s Space Engineering Capability and Competency, Deputy Chair of the National Committee for Space Engineering and Canberra Division Committee. Anntonette was previously the Executive Director at the Australian Space Agency, having commenced as part of the inaugural leadership team in 2018 with responsibilities similar to a chief operating officer. Anny’s leadership and passion were recognised by AFR as one of Australia’s 100 most Influential Women and as young graduate of the year by the University of Technology, Sydney. She was a finalist in 2023 for the Space Professional of the Year and a 2024 finalist for Mentor of the Year and ACT Professional Engineer of the Year As a mother to Skye (8) and Flynn (3), Anny enjoys caravanning, renovating, rugby union, netball and car racing.

Tim is a 30-year veteran of tech, product and strategic innovation, with a career spanning the era of global digital transformation, as well as the  more recent Newspace revolution. Today, Tim is a System Entrepreneur serving a range of strategic, advisory, investor and project development roles within the space, deep tech and digital spheres, working with and supporting startups, SMEs, corporates, universities and government groups. Tim holds a Bachelors degree in Computer Science and Applied Maths from Sydney University, and a bachelors and PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Imperial College, London

Dianne Mong is a seasoned Finance Executive and strategic financial leader with over 25+ years of experience driving transformation, governance, and growth across diverse sectors including telecommunications, construction materials and property. Currently serving as General Manager Finance at Adbri Pty Limited, Dianne has held senior finance roles at TPG Telecom, Vodafone, and Australand Property Group where she led complex mergers, capital management initiatives and finance transformations. Her expertise spans financial strategy, risk management, M&A, and stakeholder engagement, with an astute eye for opportunity and successfully delivering shareholder value, including structuring the landmark TPG-Vodafone merger, and leading initiatives that improved EBITDA. Dianne is a Chartered Accountant and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Appointed to the Board of the Space Industry Association of Australia in May 2025, Dianne brings a collaborative and analytical approach to governance and strategic oversight, supporting the Association’s mission to advance Australia’s space capabilities and industry leadership.