Leroy Chiao

Dr. Leroy Chiao speaks from his breadth of experience to deliver applicable insights for business audiences on leadership, combatting complacency, and achieving peak performance. 

A pioneer in the commercial space sector, Dr. Leroy Chiao’s accomplished track record in space, in the lab, and in the business world offers audiences an unparalleled perspective into space exploration and how lessons learned apply to businesses worldwide. His broad technical expertise allows him to offer compelling insights on future technology trends, the fascinating biomedical effects of spaceflight, and how businesses must pay attention to technology and innovation to stay on top.

Dr. Chiao has a unique perspective of the world, being one of the few individuals to have seen it from space. The son of Chinese immigrants, Dr. Chiao became one of the most accomplished astronauts in the history of the United States’ space program. He is a veteran of four space missions, and during his 15-year NASA career, he logged 229 days in space – more than 36 hours of which were spent in Extra-Vehicular Activity, and he earned the honor of commanding the International Space Station.

In his presentations, Dr. Chiao shares breathtaking photos and awe-inspiring stories of leadership, innovation, and running international teams from his four space missions, including nail-biting tales of real emergency situations, and shows audiences how his out-of-this world knowledge can impact their organizations. Few people have reached the heights in their careers that Dr. Chiao continues to experience, and he is happy to offer the benefit of his experience to inspire and enlighten others in all fields.