Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, November 3, 2026--Lunar exploration company, ispace has announced the appointment of Anas Al-Shuwayer as General Manager and Managing Director of its Saudi Arabia entity. Al-Shuwayer will oversee the development of ispace's operations in the Kingdom, driving business growth and strategic initiatives that connect the company's global lunar exploration expertise with Saudi Arabia's growing space sector.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy, industrial services, critical infrastructure, and government sectors in Saudi Arabia, Al-Shuwayer brings extensive expertise in business development, organizational leadership, and international business operations. His experience establishing and growing businesses, managing complex operations, and working across Saudi and international markets positions him to lead ispace's next phase of development in the Kingdom.
Prior to joining ispace, Al-Shuwayer served as Director of Defense, Critical Infrastructure & Energy at Serco in Saudi Arabia, leading strategic engagements with government and industry stakeholders. Previously, he held leadership positions at SANKYU Saudi Arabia, Weatherford, and Expro, and served as General Manager of an oil and gas services company, where he oversaw business establishment, market expansion, and operations. Throughout his career, he has supported organizational growth, capability development, and localization initiatives aligned with Saudi Arabia's national development priorities.
The appointment follows ispace's January 2026 announcement of the initiation of its Saudi Arabia entity, ispace S A, further expanding the company's global presence alongside its operations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States. The expansion reflects ispace's commitment to developing new business opportunities, advancing international collaboration, and contributing to Saudi Arabia's ambitions to strengthen its domestic space capabilities under Vision 2030.
In his new role, Al-Shuwayer will work closely with ispace's global teams and local stakeholders to establish a strong operational foundation, identify new business opportunities, and advance strategic initiatives that support the Kingdom's growing space sector. His responsibilities will also include exploring opportunities to leverage ispace's global expertise and capabilities to support business and technology development in Saudi Arabia.
