Leadership Change at the Luxembourg Space Agency: Ruy Pinto Appointed Interim CEO

On Monday 14 September 2026, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) announced the appointment of Ruy Pinto as Interim CEO of the Agency, following the departure of Marc Serres.

Ruy Pinto brings to the LSA a solid experience, gained over several decades in the space sector, marked by strategic roles both in Luxembourg and internationally. He officially took up his post at the Agency today for an initial period of six months, which may be extended.

"For several decades, Luxembourg has stood out as a leading player in space innovation. The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) has played an essential role in this success, actively contributing to the development and structuring of the national space sector. I am honored and grateful to have the opportunity to take part in this momentum by leading the LSA into a new phase of growth, as the reference organization for space activities. As Interim CEO of the Agency, I look forward to working closely with the LSA teams and the Ministry of the Economy to continue developing the Luxembourg space ecosystem, whose dynamism and ambition are now recognized internationally", said Ruy Pinto, Interim CEO of the LSA.

"Our strategy is to build an ecosystem of excellence capable of bringing together talent and businesses. I am confident that under Ruy Pinto's leadership, we will amplify this momentum and further establish the country as the go-to hub for the space sector. I look forward to working closely with Ruy to further develop the LSA, which is entering a new phase, and strengthen Luxembourg's position among the most innovative space nations" added Jacques Thill, Chairman of the LSA's Board of Directors.

The LSA would like to express its gratitude to Marc Serres for his commitment to the Luxembourg space sector over the past two decades whilst working for the Luxembourg Government. Under his leadership, the LSA has helped to raise Luxembourg's profile within the space sector by gradually structuring the local ecosystem and developing major international partnerships, thereby consolidating Luxembourg's position as a key hub in the European and international space sector.

About the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA)

Established in 2018 by the Ministry of Economy with the goal of developing the national space sector, the Luxembourg Space Agency fosters new and existing companies, develops human resources, facilitates access to funding and provides support for academic research. The agency implements the national space economic development strategy, manages national space research and development programs, and leads the SpaceResources.lu initiative. The LSA also represents Luxembourg within the European Space Agency, as well as the space related programs of the European Union and the United Nations.

Press release by the Luxembourg Space Agency