Ross Hamilton has been named as the new Chief Operating Officer of the Scottish Space Network.
New York-based Hamilton has spent more than 20 years at Scottish Development International. A founding member of its GlobalScot network, he’s currently chair of its New York Advisory Group – helping inward investment for Scotland.
His arrival at Scottish Space Network is to help drive investment and growth across Scotland’s space sector.
“Ross’s appointment marks a significant milestone in our mission to propel Scotland’s space sector to new heights on both the national and international stage. By focusing on three foundational pillars – support, funding, and opportunity – we have a vision to ignite and advance Scotland’s giant leap to the stars, and Ross will help us make this leap,” explained Dr Andy Campbell, CEO and Founder of Scottish Space Network.
“Ross will be instrumental in developing insights on high-potential space companies and assisting with the formation of funding and investment solutions to drive the sector forward. His strategic insight and operational expertise will be invaluable as we continue to support the Scottish space sector’s rapid growth.”
Originally an engineer at Rolls-Royce in Scotland, in the 80s, Hamilton joined JP Morgan and became VP in New York and London. He’s since held senior positions at companies including Lab49, Northwest Mutual, PRIMED and Sustainable Alpha.
“I’m thrilled to join the Scottish Space Network at such a pivotal time for the space sector in Scotland and its potential to achieve a leading position on the international stage. We have a unique opportunity to drive collaboration across the broader space industry and ecosystem,” he said.
“My focus will now be on helping to drive investment to support the sector’s growth, unlock new potential, and to make an impact on companies and individuals that can make Scotland a global leader in space innovation.”
Founded last year, the Scottish Space Network has become a driving force for Scotland’s fast-growing space industry. In Scotland, the sector is projected to achieve revenues of around £4bn within the next six years, creating over 12,000 jobs by 2030, taking the national headcount to approximately 20,000.
The organisation has also confirmed that legal firm Burness Paull, innovation and training consultancy Eureka!Europe, accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael, and international property specialist Marks & Clerk are its first corporate founding partners.
