Axiom Space is pleased to announce Normanique Preston as the newly appointed vice president of people and culture. Preston will play a critical role in shaping the people strategy, fostering a culture of collaboration and driving employee engagement and development. As a key member of the executive management team, Preston will provide leadership and guidance to ensure the organization attracts, develops, and retains top talent.
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"We are thrilled to welcome Normanique to Axiom Space as our first-ever vice president of people and culture,” said Matt Ondler president of Axiom Space. “Her proven track record in fostering a positive work environment and driving diversity and inclusion initiatives aligns perfectly with our vision to build a thriving home in space that benefits every human, everywhere. Normanique's leadership will be instrumental in shaping a culture of collaboration and empowerment, ensuring our team reaches new heights as we expand humanity's footprint in low-Earth orbit."
With more than two decades of experience in the energy industry, Preston has overseen a comprehensive array of human resources functions. Recently, Preston held the position of chief human resources and diversity officer at Cleco, where she initially joined as the vice president of human resources in 2018. Under her guidance, Cleco established a diversity and inclusion (D&I) council and launched the Power of a Promise Scholarship Program in collaboration with a local community college. This program supports economically disadvantaged female and minority students pursuing higher education. In addition to her contributions shaping Cleco’s D&I strategy, Preston led corporate communications while managing talent acquisition, learning and organizational development, workforce planning, labor relations, and payroll.
“I am honored to join Axiom Space as the vice president of people and culture,” said Preston. “My passion lies in ensuring an inclusive and thriving work environment where employees can excel. Together, we will shape a culture that emboldens our team where everyone can achieve their full potential.”
Before joining Cleco, Preston held the position of vice president of human resources at Dynegy. Prior to her tenure at Dynegy, she served as a strategic human resources business partner at Williams Companies Gas Pipeline Transco division until 2003. Her career in human resources also includes roles at Williams Companies Communication Solutions division, Chase, Blockbuster, and Xerox.
Preston holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge. She also completed the executive management program at Rice University in Houston.
Preston’s expertise will be invaluable in promoting a collaborative and positive workforce dedicated to expanding access to space.