Brook Leonard is the Chief Executive Officer of Rogue Space Systems, where he leads the company’s strategy and execution to operationalize in-space logistics, autonomous mission systems, and on-orbit compute platforms for national security and commercial customers. A retired U.S. Air Force Major General and former Chief of Staff of United States Space Command, Leonard brings more than three decades of leadership across global space, air, and joint military operations to Rogue’s growth, partnerships, and long-term vision for a scalable and sustainable space economy. As CEO, he integrates business development, engineering, operations, finance, and mission execution functions to advance Rogue’s position as a leader in responsive and autonomous space infrastructure. 

During his military career, Leonard helped lead the standup of United States Space Command as its Chief of Staff and later served as Deputy Commander and Director of Operations for Combined Joint Task Force – Space Operations, overseeing global operational planning, fires, and maneuver to maintain U.S. and allied advantage in space. He also commanded the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base and held senior operational leadership roles throughout Iraq and Syria in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, including Director of Air Operations for the Combined Joint Task Force and Commander of Task Force – Air, Union III in Baghdad. Earlier commands included the 16th Weapons Squadron at the USAF Weapons School, the 451st Expeditionary Operations Group in Afghanistan, and the 51st Fighter Wing in South Korea. A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a command pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours, including 576 combat hours, Leonard has spent his career advancing operational integration across air and space domains and now applies that experience toward building more autonomous, resilient, and scalable space capabilities.