Who is Paul?

I am a passionate product developer with a love for creating and executing new visions.
Currently, I serve as the Head of Space at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication for Estonia. In this role, I lead the Estonian Delegation to the European Space Agency (ESA) and oversee Estonia’s participation in the EU Space Programme.
Since July 2023, I have been the elected Chair of the ESA Administrative and Finance Committee (AFC). The AFC provides recommendations to the ESA Council, Programme Boards, and the Director General on administrative, staff, financial, and legal matters.
I believe in agile policymaking, where leaders should have a clear vision and deep understanding of their field to execute decisions swiftly.
I authored the Estonian Space Policy and Program 2020-2027 and am currently working on national space legislation and various other space policy initiatives with both regional and global impact.
Paul's Portfolio
In the Paul’s Space Blog I write about my own work with space policy, technology and law. The views and opinions are my own and might not reflect the official opinions of Estonia.
Podcast “Ärikäik 57#: What did the Estonian Space Minister discuss with the NASA Administrator and when will Spaceit launch its satellite into orbit?
In the podcast “Ärikäik #57 – Mida Eesti minister NASA...
Read MorePodcast “Olukorrast Digiriigis”: Estonia’s Space Policy, Activities and Future Ambitions
In the “Olukorrast Digiriigis” podcast, I had the pleasure of...
Read MoreOpinion: Unlocking Economic Growth Through Space Policy
Estonia has long been recognized for its technological innovation and...
Read MoreStrategy Academy 2024 19 – Advancing Space Estonia: Insights on Space Policy and Development
On the 20th of September, 2024, I had the pleasure...
Read MoreContact
Contact me via InMail on LinkedIn.