Helene Baron

Helene Baron is a skilled professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and public policy within the space and technology sectors. Currently serving as Co-President of La French Tech Australia and holding a position in Strategic Partnerships at Optus, Helene Baron previously led strategic business development at Space Machines Company and managed partnerships at The Australian National University’s InSpace. With a background that includes advising on aerospace policies in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France and serving in various policy roles throughout Europe, Helene Baron combines a strong academic foundation, holding two master’s degrees in Political Science and European Affairs, with a robust track record of fostering collaboration between industry, government, and academia in the global space industry.