Jithin Gopal

Background

About Jithin Gopal

With over a decade of experience across aerospace, defence, space, and marine industries, I bring a proven track record of managing complex international programmes, high-value procurements, and financial oversight at the highest levels. Currently, I serve as Business Controller at the European Space Agency (ESA), where I oversee financial management, programme governance, and performance assurance for major space initiatives. My work builds on previous roles with OCCAR and the UK Ministry of Defence, where I successfully delivered strategic procurement projects and supported multinational defence collaborations. My expertise includes: • Programme & Project Management (MoP, PRINCE2, Systems Engineering certified) • Procurement & Contract Negotiation in highly regulated international environments • Financial Planning & Business Controlling for large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects • Stakeholder Engagement across governments, industry partners, and international organisations I thrive at the intersection of technical complexity, financial rigour, and international cooperation, and I am passionate about contributing to projects that advance innovation, security, and space exploration.