With Elon Musk’s attention divided among his many companies, Shotwell has been the constant presence ensuring that the rocket maker delivers on its ambitious plans. She’s profiting handsomely ...

For Shotwell, 61, it’s a rich reward for the gamble she took when she joined SpaceX in 2002 as employee No. 11, tasked with leading sales of Musk’s as-yet unbuilt rocket.

President, Chief Operating Officer Space Exploration Technologies Corp. As president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, Shotwell is responsible for day-to-day operations and for managing all ...

Gwynne Shotwell has been with SpaceX for the past 23 years, and became president and chief operating officer in 2008. She also holds a 0.3 per cent stake in the company. She was SpaceX’s employee ...

Gwynne Shotwell, president and chief operating officer of SpaceX, is now a billionaire thanks to a 0.3% stake in the company worth $1.2 billion.