Anas Al-Shuwayer Brings Decades of Business Leadership, Extensive Saudi Market Expertise, and a Global Perspective
TOKYO—November 1, 2026—ispace, inc. (ispace) (TOKYO: 9348), a global lunar exploration company, announced today the appointment of Anas Al-Shuwayer as General Manager and Managing Director of its Saudi Arabia entity, effective November 1, 2026. Mr. 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.
Anas Al-Shuwayer, General Manager & Managing Director of ispace S A, and Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO of ispace, inc.
With more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy, industrial services, critical infrastructure, and government sectors in Saudi Arabia, Mr. 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, Mr. 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, Mr. 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.
Statement of Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO of ispace, inc.
“Saudi Arabia represents an important part of ispace’s global growth strategy, and establishing a strong operational presence in the Kingdom is a key priority for us. Mr. Al-Shuwayer brings the leadership experience, local market knowledge, and international business perspective needed to guide this next stage of development. His proven ability to establish and grow businesses will be valuable as we build our operations, pursue new opportunities, and explore how ispace’s global capabilities can contribute to the Kingdom’s developing space sector,” said Takeshi Hakamada, Founder & CEO, ispace, inc.
Statement of Anas Al-Shuwayer, General Manager & Managing Director of ispace S A
“Saudi Arabia’s unique ambition and growing space sector provide a strong foundation for ispace’s future in the Kingdom. Drawing on my experience and the expertise of our global teams, I aim to grow ispace’s footprint and build a sustainable presence that contributes to Saudi Arabia’s journey in space for generations to come,” said Anas Al-Shuwayer, General Manager & Managing Director of ispace S A.
About ispace, inc. (https://ispace-inc.com)
ispace, a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our planet. Expand our future.”, specializes in designing and building lunar landers, rovers, orbital transfer vehicles, and relay satellites. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost lunar transportation and related services. The company has business entities in Japan, Luxembourg, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, with more than 300 employees worldwide. For more information, visit: www.ispace-inc.com and follow us on X: @ispace_inc.