Paul Wilczynski

Paul Wilczynski is a seasoned professional in defense and aerospace industries, currently serving as Sales Manager at Thales since July 2018, overseeing Fighter Aircraft Radar, Electronic Warfare, Optronics, and UAV with over 200M€ in order intake. Additionally, Paul is a Limited Partner at astoryaVC and previously served as Naval Projects Manager at ODAS, where contributions included promoting French defense exports. Earlier roles included Technical Manager for a major fighter aircraft at Direction générale de l'armement, as well as Technical Project Manager and Flight Test Engineer, involved in European cooperation on major defense systems. Paul began career with several internships in leading defense firms and served as a Lieutenant in the Armée de Terre, reflecting a robust background in military and defense procurement. Paul holds a Master's degree in Networking and IT Security from Télécom Paris and was an auditeur at the Institut des Hautes Études de Défense Nationale.