Ralph has 35 years experience within the International Space marketplace. He is an Independent Consultant and professor at the Berlin Technical University, Institute for Space and Aeronautics. Previously he served with ARIANESPACE as Senior VP. developing the commercial activities of the company, including commercial policies, customer relations and services, international relations and cooperation. He was also Chairman and CEO of Arianespace Inc, United States affiliate company based in Washington D.C. where he created and directed Tokyo and Singapore offices. Whilst at CNES he was a member of the Ariane development project team and successfully developed the cryogenic tanks for the third stage and fairings for the Ariane-1-Launch Vehicle.