Ryan Laird: CV

Astrophysicist, science communicator and strategist working across space, sustainability and technology. Founder and Director of Green Orbit Digital. Based in Leicester, UK.

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Experience

Founder and Director

Green Orbit Digital (Impact Orbit Collective Ltd) · Since October 2023

Specialist communications practice for space, sustainability and mission-led organisations.

Marketing lead, ESA Business Applications

HE Space

Led marketing for the European Space Agency's Business Applications programme.

Education

MPhys (Hons), Physics with Astrophysics

University of Leicester

Includes research experience on cometary nuclei.

Credentials and memberships

  • Chartered Marketer (CMktr), Chartered Institute of Marketing
  • Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP)
  • Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (MCIPR)
  • Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS)
  • Associate Member of the Association for Project Management (AMAPM)

Publications

Selected bibliography ·ORCID

Skills

  • Strategic communications
  • Content and editorial strategy
  • Digital strategy and measurement
  • Science and sustainability communication
  • Astro, TypeScript and Python development