Samuel Gibbs IV

Samuel (Chad) Gibbs IV is currently the VP of Business Operations at SpaceX, where Samuel (Chad) leads operational teams for the SpaceX Starlink program. With previous experience in supply chain management and engineering roles at SpaceX and other companies, Samuel (Chad) has a strong background in operational efficiency and project management. Samuel holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from Duke University, where Samuel (Chad) conducted research in aeroelasticity. Their diverse experiences in the aerospace industry and academia demonstrate their expertise in engineering and business operations.