On Monday 14 September 2026, the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) announced the appointment of Ruy Pinto as Interim CEO of the Agency, following the departure of Marc Serres.
In a press release, the agency said that Ruy Pinto brings to the LSA a solid experience, gained over several decades in the space sector, marked by strategic roles both in Luxembourg and internationally. He officially took up his post at the Agency today for an initial period of six months, which may be extended.
"For several decades, Luxembourg has stood out as a leading player in space innovation. The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) has played an essential role in this success, actively contributing to the development and structuring of the national space sector. I am honoured and grateful to have the opportunity to take part in this momentum by leading the LSA into a new phase of growth, as the reference organisation for space activities. As Interim CEO of the Agency, I look forward to working closely with the LSA teams and the Ministry of the Economy to continue developing the Luxembourg space ecosystem, whose dynamism and ambition are now recognised internationally", said Ruy Pinto, Interim CEO of the LSA.
"Our strategy is to build an ecosystem of excellence capable of bringing together talent and businesses. I am confident that under Ruy Pinto's leadership, we will amplify this momentum and further establish the country as the go-to hub for the space sector. I look forward to working closely with Ruy to further develop the LSA, which is entering a new phase, and strengthen Luxembourg's position among the most innovative space nations,” added Jacques Thill, Chairman of the LSA's Board of Directors.
The LSA expressed its gratitude to Marc Serres for his commitment to the Luxembourg space sector over the past two decades whilst working for the Luxembourg Government and noted that under his leadership the LSA has helped to raise Luxembourg’s profile within the space sector by gradually structuring the local ecosystem and developing major international partnerships, thereby consolidating Luxembourg’s position as a key hub in the European and international space sector.
