Emilien Marchand is an internationally recognized aerospace executive with more than 15 years of experience building strategic partnerships, developing new markets, and accelerating the commercialization of advanced aerospace technologies.

Prior to joining Lonestar, Emilien held senior leadership roles at Wisk Aero, where he served as Director of Ecosystem Partnerships, helping build the global ecosystem for autonomous electric aviation. Before Wisk, he led strategic engagement, partnerships, and U.S. public policy initiatives for Airbus and A³ by Airbus in Silicon Valley, working across government, industry, and emerging technology companies to bring next-generation aerospace programs to market.

Earlier in his career, Emilien worked on spacecraft engineering, innovation programs, and advanced mission concepts with organizations including Airbus Defence and Space, the German Aerospace Center (DLR), and the European Patent Office, giving him a unique combination of technical and commercial expertise.