CEO & Founder GXO Inc., Operating Partner, Embedded Ventures

Mandy is one of the most innovative and influential leaders in the US space industry. She founded GXO in 2021 to drive innovation, unlock new opportunities, and address emerging threats in space. Prior to founding GXO, at Virgin Orbit, Mandy worked on the LauncherOne program for government and commercial customers—including NASA, USSF and OneWeb. She served as president and CEO of VOX Space (a Virgin Orbit subsidiary) with a specific focus on the national security launch market.

Additionally, Mandy has worked within General Dynamics Mission Systems, the Air Force as an active-duty officer, and Kinsey Technical Services to advance next-generation innovations in GPS, satellite communications, defense, and security.

At GXO, Mandy leads the company in supporting new commercial space ventures quickly navigate the start-up environment to start delivering capabilities and missions that matter for commercial and government customers.

Mandy holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and an MS in Aeronautics and Astronautics, both from MIT.

• CEO & Founder- GXO Inc.
• Operating Partner - Embedded Ventures
• Member, Board of Directors -VORAGO Technologies
• Member, National Space Council User's Advisory Group
• Member, DOD Defense Science Board
• President - VOX Space
• Senior Director of Business Development & Mission Management - Virgin Orbit
• Senior Manager, Business Development - General Dynamics Mission Systems
• Aerospace Engineering and PM - United States Air Force o AFIT Cl assignment at MIT 2000-2002 to complete MS in Aero/Astro o Test Engineer at Hill AFB on the MMIII PSRE life extension program (2002-2003) o Deputy PM on the Safety Enhanced RV Program (2003-2004) o Ground System Lead for SBSS, Space Superiority Directorate (2004-2006) o SBSS Chief Engineer, Space Superiority Directorate (2006-2007)