Paul Sean Hill

• Author, Speaker, and Principal of Atlas Executive Consultant, LLC
• Former Director of Mission Operations, NASA Johnson Space Center
• Former Shuttle and ISS Flight Director

Mr. Paul Sean Hill is an author and speaker focused on the leadership principles that are critical in creating and leading high-performing teams. During his 25 years at NASA, he first developed Space Station construction techniques and then led flights from Mission Control as a Space Shuttle and ISS Flight Director. He supported 24 missions as a Flight Director from 1996 through 2005, culminating as the Lead Shuttle Flight Director for the return to flight on STS-114 after the Columbia accident. 

After a series of senior leadership positions, Mr. Hill served as the Director of Mission Operations for human space flight from 2007 through 2014, responsible for all aspects of mission planning, flight controller and astronaut training, and Mission Control. He is credited with revolutionizing the leadership culture, dramatically reducing costs, and increasing capability, all while still conducting missions in space. 

Before his work with NASA, Mr. Hill served in the USAF in military satellite operations. He earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M University in 1984 and 1985, respectively, and was a member of the Corps of Cadets. 

His professional awards include the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executive, two NASA Outstanding Leadership Medals, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, the Rotary National Award for Space Achievement a Stellar Award, and selection as one of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches.