Mr. Chris Hewett
General Manager, Strategy and Policy
Austrarian Space Agency (ASA)
AUSTRALIA
The Space Policy branch provides policy advice and analysis on the space sector. The branch works across government policy domains, programs and capability development to facilitate decision making and outcomes in the national interest.
Chris previously held Senior Executive Service roles at the Department of Defence and the Department of Finance. Chris’ career in government began in national security, where he built and lead teams that designed, delivered and used space technologies for 15 years. Chris’ education includes masters degrees in strategic policy and space operations, and an honours degree in ancient history from the University of Sydney.