We are pleased to welcome Morena Bernardini to Unibap Space Solutions as Senior Vice President of Global Growth and Group Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Morena brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the international space and defense sector, having previously served as Secretary General of MBDA and Vice President of Strategy at ArianeGroup. Her background spans aerospace engineering, corporate strategy, business development, and international partnerships across some of Europe’s leading aerospace and defense organizations.

In her new role, Morena will oversee Unibap’s group-wide commercial strategy, with responsibility for continued revenue growth, deepened strategic partnerships, and expanding international sales across commercial, civil, and defense space markets. She will also lead efforts to further develop our U.S. presence and operational capabilities.

Her appointment comes during a period of commercial acceleration for Unibap, following high-profile agreements to deploy our software-defined computing platforms for constellations and satellite-based intelligence missions. As we continue expanding internationally, Morena’s experience will be instrumental in turning growing market opportunities into long-term customer relationships and sustainable growth.

In Conversation with Morena Bernardini

We spoke with Morena about what attracted her to Unibap, the lessons from her international career, and her vision for accelerating our global growth in a rapidly evolving space and defense market.

What attracted you to Unibap, and what made this the right opportunity for the next chapter of your career?

“I grew up in Europe’s major aerospace and defense groups, in highly international environments where I had the chance to embrace different cultures and ways of working. I built a broad base of experience across space launchers, satellite constellations and armaments, working alongside some of the best engineers, the people who allow Europe to stand tall next to any other space powers.

Within these large organizations I learned to be structured, to define a strategic plan and to make choices for the good of the company, even when they are hard. Above all, I owe these companies the manager I have become, leading my teams through ambitious objectives, which reflects my commitment to European excellence in the sector.

At a turning point in my career, I wanted to serve a big ambition: to join a company able to move forward and respond to the fast-changing needs of space and defense in an unstable geopolitical context.

Unibap is extraordinary, and we have all the ingredients to become a leader in our sector. What the company has achieved in such a short time is remarkable. The technical excellence and the quality of the people are what convinced me. Sweden is taking a proactive lead in space tech, in close collaboration with other European countries and NATO Allies, and I am proud to contribute to that leadership.”

Having worked across major European aerospace and defense organizations, what lessons from your experience do you believe will be most valuable in driving Unibap’s global growth?

“Three experiences in particular have shaped how I approach business growth: Thales Alenia Space , ArianeGroup , and MBDA .

As New Business Director at Thales Alenia Space, I was tasked with driving satellite constellation projects in the Internet of Things (IoT). It was the first time I was asked to combine my aerospace engineering background with commercial and negotiations skills, and that is exactly what draws me to Unibap. The company has built a product that changes how space assets are utilized.   Edge computing solutions are transforming how fast users can access actionable information to assess any situation. Unibaphas proven its technology in orbit and is ready for mass-market commercialization. My contribution will be to help turn an exceptional individual product into a standardized platform for high-performance providers.

As Secretary General of MBDA, Europe’s leading missile and complex weapon systems group, I gained first-hand experience of complex, sovereign military frameworks. Today’s geopolitical context is driving a strong focus on space applications for situational awareness and time-critical responsiveness. Defense customers are evolving their regulations and procurement, and this is where I can offer valuable insight.

As Head of Strategy and Innovation at ArianeGroup, I played an active role in reshaping European launcher governance under the responsibility of the European Space Agency (ESA). I also drove initiatives outside the standard way of working, such as MaiaSpace, the ArianeGroup subsidiary building a new reusable launcher. I understand how institutional funding is allocated and what language European policymakers respond to. I can help position edge-computing innovation to secure strategic funding.

I know that bringing a traditional corporate executive into an agile space-tech environment can seem risky. But I combine technical roots, corporate execution and energetic personality, and I am delighted to support the global growth of this remarkable company. “

As SVP Global Growth and Group Chief Revenue Officer, what will be your main priorities in strengthening Unibap’s international market presence and building long-term customer and partner relationships?

“I will put all my energy into turning the company’s current momentum into results, following the launch of the iX20 and important partnerships such as the one with Leonardo.

One of my priorities is to respond to Europe’s growing demand for sovereign space and defense capabilities. My aim is to position Unibap as the leading European sovereign provider of edge-computing intelligence for space-based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Drawing on my network among European institutions, I want Unibap to be present from the start of multinational European space and defense programs, so that high-reliability, sovereign options like Unibap are chosen.

Evolving our partner strategy from selling hardware to building a software-defined application ecosystem, together with strategic network partners such as KSAT (Kongsberg Satellite Services) and Loft Orbital.

Operationalizing and strengthening the US subsidiary will be one of my primary focuses. The US market for space edge computing is estimated to be more than five times larger than Europe’s. However, winning business from the US military, NASA or prime contractors requires strict compliance with domestic procurement laws. Knowledge of defense frameworks is essential to build a proper structure in the US, one that can bid autonomously on restricted US defense contracts and commercial constellation contracts.”

Looking Ahead

Morena’s appointment marks an important step in strengthening Unibap’s global commercial capabilities.

As the space industry moves toward increasingly intelligent, autonomous, and connected architectures, we see significant opportunities to expand the role of edge computing in space.

With Morena joining our leadership team, we look forward to building on our technological foundation, strengthening international partnerships, and bringing advanced onboard computing capabilities to more customers and missions worldwide.

Welcome to Unibap, Morena!