Submitted by: Lainey Morrow, bmorrow@uca.edu on 04/07/2026
The College of Business will host Amir Deylami, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of NASA’s Ames Research Center, for his final Executive in Residence Leadership Series presentation on April 16, followed by a reception.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Presentation – 3:00 pm in the COB Auditorium
Leading Transformative Vision in Complex Organizations
Reception – 4:00 pm in the COB Lobby
Amir H. Deylami is the Chief Operating Officer of NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, where he leads enterprise operations, infrastructure modernization, and strategic transformation across one of NASA’s most complex and partner-intensive centers. In this role, he oversees and supports approximately $8 billion in assets and a $1 billion annual operating portfolio, supporting more than 3,200 employees, 160 NASA programs, and over 100 public-private partner agreements spanning aeronautics, space exploration, science, and advanced technology.
In addition to his operational responsibilities, Amir served as a lead for NASA 2040 – People, helping shape the agency’s long-term workforce strategy focused on developing, attracting, and retaining talent critical to future missions.
Recognized among NASA’s top-performing executives and nominated for the Presidential Rank Award, he is a speaker on leadership, organizational transformation, and operational excellence.
