Petr Kapoun makes Friend of Europe’s 40 young European leaders list

Petr Kapoun, head of the space company TRL Space, has been included on the list of 40 young European leaders for 2024, put together by the Brussels-based think tank Friends of Europe.

According to the press release, Mr. Kapoun is a Czech space enthusiast, who founded TRL Space with the aim of strengthening the country’s space industry. He also established the Brno space cluster and heads the space section of the Aerospace Industry Association.

The non-profit organisation selects from candidates aged 30 to 40 from different European countries who have made a significant impact in their fields. Other personalities on the list include a winemaker, an Olympic swimmer and an award-winning Romani actress.