TEAM

Founded in 2020, AzurX is backed by a world-class team of space domain experts, industry veterans, and strategic allies with proven capabilities across space systems, national security, commercial ventures, and investment — reinforcing our global presence and influence across the space economy.

ANNA HAZLETT

| FOUNDER & CEO

Space industry strategist with expertise in high technology, commercialization, and investment; advisor to Gulf governments and global institutions on space innovation, national security, and frontier market development.

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MARK ALLWORTHY

| SENIOR PARTNER

Advisor on defence and security with 20+ years’ experience; expertise in emerging technologies, strategic planning, and Gulf geopolitics; former IISS Middle East director.

ANDREA LANG

| ASSOCIATE PARTNER

Finance and strategy expert specializing in complex space programs; advises on financial strategy, operations, and scaling; experienced in emerging markets and multinational enterprises.

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CARLOS PEDALINO

| SENIOR EXPERT, SPACE SYSTEMS & MISSIONS

Space industry veteran with 25+ years in satellite engineering, mission design, and business development; leads technical strategy for scalable and sovereign space systems.

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DR. REBECCA CONNOLLY

| SENIOR EXPERT, SPACE POLICY & DEFENSE

Global expert on space policy and governance, specializing in militarization, dual-use technologies, national security, commercialization, sustainable operations, and complex legal issues in international space law and technology.

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KARL BAKER

| SENIOR EXPERT, SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY & ASSET EVALUATION

Over 35 years in satellite systems engineering and former NASA scientist; expert in technical due diligence, overseeing multi-billion-dollar space and satellite transactions.

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FAHAD AL MHEIRI

| SENIOR ADVISOR

Former senior leader at UAE Space Agency; expert in defense technology, space program development, and strategic planning; advancing security solutions and national capabilities across the Gulf’s space and defense sectors.

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PULKIT BHUTANI

| INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE

Experienced investment banker and corporate strategist; led deals exceeding $2B across sectors; drove $500M+ acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives across the Middle East and India.

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JENNIFER WARREN

| INVESTMENT PARTNER

Financial services and management consulting expert with 20+ years’ experience across the US, UK, and Middle East; former leader at Barclays, Lehman Brothers, and First Gulf Bank.

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RAINER SCHWARZ

| INVESTMENT PARTNER

Seasoned investor with $2B+ deployed across venture, private, and public markets; built $80M EMEA banking business and $1.4B AUM hedge fund with significant third-party capital.

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SAHITH REDDY MADARA

| VENTURE PARTNER

Space engineer and deep-tech investor with global experience across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; advisor to startups and contributor to UN space policy.

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