Los Angeles, California, United States, April 2025 – Ian Maron-Kolitch has joined Apex – Spacecraft Manufacturing as Head of Talent & People Operations. In his new role, Ian will be responsible for building and scaling HR infrastructure, people strategy, talent operations, and employee experience for one of the most innovative and rapidly growing satellite bus manufacturers in the commercial aerospace industry.
Before joining Apex, Ian served as an independent People/HR Consultant, advising multiple aerospace, robotics, and tech firms in Los Angeles on organizational change management, benefits benchmarking, and foundational HR frameworks. His consultative leadership helped early-stage companies establish robust people strategies during rapid growth.
Previously, he led the HRBP and Workforce Development teams at ABL Space Systems, where he aligned people initiatives with strategic business goals and drove performance management and leadership development for technical and operations teams. His prior experience also includes a significant role as Senior Director, People Development at BCG X, where he oversaw global learning, mobility, and talent development for over 3,000 employees across 60+ countries.
Ian also held senior leadership roles at BCG Digital Ventures and R/GA, where he served as Chief People Officer and Executive HR Director, respectively. He was instrumental in leading cross-functional HR operations, DEIB initiatives, and talent strategy execution across the U.S., EMEA, and LATAM regions. His early career included impactful contributions at Teach For America, shaping his people-first leadership philosophy.
About Apex – Spacecraft Manufacturing:
Apex is a new-generation spacecraft manufacturing company producing satellite buses at scale to meet the booming demand across the aerospace sector. Leveraging software, vertical integration, and hardware design optimized for manufacturing, Apex supports a wide range of customer payloads—from earth observation to communication systems. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Apex is enabling the future of space infrastructure and societal progress through scalable, reliable, and efficient spacecraft platforms.
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