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.