Sabrina Alam

As CEO of Matter Space and Defence and formerly a Director leading KPMG’s EU Space Practice, Sabrina brings deep expertise in translating space technologies into real-world applications. She has worked across governments, institutions, and the private sector on a wide range of space and defence related initiatives.

After completing a bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Physics, Sabrina entered the space sector through a master’s at the International Space University in Strasbourg, France. Her career includes roles at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and the European Space Agency (ESA/EAC), before she specialised in sustainability within the space sector and completed her MBA. She has held senior roles at SES Satellites, where she developed and implemented the organisation’s ESG strategy, building the function and capabilities from the ground up. In her previous role at BDO, she created and led a new service line, advising clients across EU institutions and the private sector. In addition to her professional work, Sabrina is actively engaged in education and sustainability. She lectures on space and sustainability at institutions including the International Space University, EPFL, the European Institute of Innovation for Sustainability (EIIS), the Luxembourg House of Training, and universities across the UK. She has also served as Technical Manager for Space4Climate, a group chaired by the UK Space Agency, and is a mentor for the UNOOSA Space4Women programme.