Robert Aillon

Robert Aillon is the Founder of Leviathan Space Industries LLC, a company he established in July 2018 with the goal of building a permanent presence in outer space through a Space Station Network.1 He is based in Pompano Beach, Florida, and has a diverse background in both the space and financial sectors.12

Professional Experience

Aillon's career spans several key positions:

• Founder of Leviathan Space Industries LLC (July 2018 - Present)
• President of Guayaquil Space Society (July 2019 - Present)
• Gen Space Board Member (February 2020 - Present)
• Former member of the Board of Directors of the National Space Society2

Prior to his focus on the space industry, Aillon held positions in the banking sector, including:

• Gerente Corporativo at Banco Guayaquil (2010-2016)
• Oficial Senior at Lloyds Bank (2008-2010)
• Personal Banker at Bank of America (2007-2008)
• Manager at MBNA (1998-2002)1

Education

Aillon has a strong educational background in business and space-related fields:

• Executive Master's in Global Management: Space Leadership, Business and Policy from Thunderbird School of Global Management (2022)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Derby (2004-2006)
• Southern Hemisphere Space Studies Programme at International Space University (2021)
• Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and Economics from the University of Kentucky (1994-1998)1

Space Industry Involvement

Aillon is actively involved in various space-related initiatives:

• Leading the development of a Private Spaceport in Ecuador
• Serving as International Chapter Coordinator for the National Space Society
• Member of the Global Spaceport Alliance, participating in the Working Group of Point-to-Point Transportation and Academic Partnerships
• Committee member of Emerging Countries and Developing Communities (ACDCEC) in the International Astronautical Federation
• Engaged in education outreach activities with schools and universities in Ecuador, including sending the first Ecuadorian seeds to the International Space Station2

Robert Aillon is fluent in both Spanish and English, with native or bilingual proficiency in both languages.1