Axiom Space Welcomes Tracey Davies as Chief Legal Officer

HOUSTON, Nov. 7, 2025 – Axiom Space, a leader in human spaceflight services and developer of era-defining space infrastructure, welcomes Tracey Davies to the team, as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Davies brings more than 25 years of experience in private practice, government and private industry. Her extensive expertise includes leading teams through complex disputes and government investigations spanning jurisdictions and international boundaries, addressing issues ranging from mergers and acquisitions to antitrust, intellectual property and more.  

“We are excited to welcome Tracey Davies to the Axiom Space team," said Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President of Axiom Space. “Her proven experience in global legal affairs, life sciences, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries will further enable Axiom Space to provide an accessible platform for private companies and governments to continue the research and development of breakthrough innovations to advance civilization.” 

Most recently, Davies held the senior vice president, associate general counsel position at Edwards Lifesciences. Prior to that she held a government service role as chief strategic initiatives and chief intellectual property officer at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) for the State of Texas. Her career experience also includes serving as a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP, and a partner and chair of the global technology, life sciences and intellectual property practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP. Davies has also helped lead multi-billion-dollar strategic deals and collaborations and resolve multi-billion-dollar disputes. 

“I am inspired by Axiom Space’s mission and honored to join as Chief Legal Officer,” said Davies. “I look forward to leveraging my experience navigating complex legal matters and driving strategic initiatives for pioneering companies across diverse sectors. It is exciting to join the impressive Axiom Space leadership team, and I am committed to strengthening the company’s legal foundation to enable bold innovation and growth and to expand humanity’s presence beyond Earth.”

Davies holds a master’s degree in public health and a juris doctor from the University of Minnesota. She earned undergraduate degrees from the Catholic University in Leuven, Belgium, and the University of Tennessee.