Claude Nicollier is a pioneering Swiss astronaut and aviator who bridges the worlds of space exploration, aviation, and academic research with practical insights on innovation and human achievement in extreme environments.
As one of the first ESA astronauts selected in 1978 and a veteran of four Space Shuttle missions, Claude served on critical flights deploying the Hubble Space Telescope and Eureca satellite. With over 6400 flight hours, including 4000 in jet aircraft, he continues to demonstrate his piloting skills flying Hawker Hunters at airshows.
Claude translates his extraordinary experiences into practical lessons for organizations navigating technological disruption and complex challenges. His unique perspective from both space missions and cutting-edge projects like Solar Impulse helps companies develop strategies for innovation under constraints, effective team collaboration in high-pressure environments, and maintaining precision when stakes are highest.
Audiences gain actionable frameworks for building resilient teams capable of adapting to changing circumstances, practical approaches to managing risk in innovation processes, and insights into creating cultures where technical excellence and human factors work in harmony.
Book Claude to give your organization a rare glimpse into the mindset that transforms seemingly impossible challenges into achievable milestones.
How can I book Claude Nicollier for my next event?
Email claude.nicollier@getapeptalk.com, or call us on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
PepTalk are the official speaking agents for Claude Nicollier available to book for corporate events, conference keynotes, leadership talks, celebrity endorsements, personal appearances, and motivational speaking engagements. We can assist with enquiries about Claude Nicollier's speaking fees, availability, and booking process for private business functions, industry conferences, and team events. For media interviews, charity appearances, or personal matters, we recommend contacting Claude directly.
What topics does Claude Nicollier specialise in?
Claude Nicollier specialises in discussing space shuttle operations, aviation and flight expertise, space exploration and technology development and more.
What is Claude Nicollier's speaking style like?
Claude Nicollier delivers insightful presentations, blending his extensive aviation and space exploration experience. His engaging style inspires future engineers and astronauts, making complex topics accessible and exciting.
Does Claude Nicollier offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Claude Nicollier offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
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