Dr. Craig Benson, BE Elec (Hons), MSc, MSc, PhD, is Director, Co-founder, and Chief Innovation Officer of Skykraft. He comes with 30 years of experience in electrical engineering, including roles as a Royal Australian Air Force officer, and a rich academic history spanning PhD and Masters of Science from both UNSW Canberra and Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. Co-founding Skykraft in 2017, Craig's innovative leadership style fosters a culture of autonomy and creativity, driving groundbreaking achievements, including multiple satellite launches that significantly advanced Australia's presence in space. His expertise in aviation and radio signal analysis has been instrumental in shaping Skykraft's approach to building scalable, affordable satellite constellations. Craig’s career journey has been marked by a passion for challenging the status quo and adopting a practical approach that drives innovation and new initiatives.