Brian Muirhead is a pioneering force in deep space exploration who transforms seemingly impossible challenges into achievable missions through innovative engineering and strategic leadership.

As Chief Architect for NASA's Mars Sample Return campaign, Brian brings over four decades of experience at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He led the development of the Mars Pathfinder mission and created the revolutionary Sky Crane landing system for the Mars Science Laboratory, achievements recognized with two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals.

Brian helps organizations navigate uncertainty by applying space mission principles to business challenges. His approach combines rigorous risk assessment with creative problem-solving, enabling teams to make confident decisions despite constraints. By demonstrating how NASA achieves breakthrough innovations within strict parameters, Brian provides frameworks for balancing innovation with practical execution in competitive environments.

Audiences gain practical strategies for leading high-stakes projects under pressure, techniques for fostering innovation within resource constraints, and methods for building resilient teams capable of adapting to changing circumstances. Brian's presentations blend fascinating space exploration stories with immediately applicable business insights.

Book Brian to give your team the tools and inspiration needed to tackle your organization's most challenging moonshots with confidence and precision.