Wilfried Dufaud

Wilfried DUFAUD serves as the General Manager and Chief Product Officer at AURA-AERO since September 2018. Prior to this role, Wilfried held various positions at Assystem from August 2000 to June 2018, including Innovation Manager, where responsibilities included overseeing technology evaluation phases and coordinating partner networks, and Technical Coordinator, focusing on Research & Development valorization and self-funded projects. Additional roles included managing the development program for the amphibious light aircraft, leading fatigue calculation efforts for the A350-900 program, and handling project management for the A380 landing gear case. Wilfried's early career included a position as Development Technician for light aircraft at Aéro Challenge Industrie. Educational credentials include a Professional License in Aerospace and Space Engineering Techniques and a DUT in Mechanical Engineering and Productics from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III.