Alexandre de Juniac

Alexandre de Juniac has almost three decades of experience in both the private and public sectors. This includes senior positions in the airline and aerospace industries and the French government.

Alexandre de Juniac served on the IATA Board of Governors (2013-2016), and took on the role of Director General and CEO from September 2016 to March 2021. Prior to this, he was Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM (2013-2016), and Chairman and CEO of Air France (2011-2013). Under his leadership, Air France and Air France-KLM underwent a successful restructuring that improved efficiency and strengthened performance. He also spent 14 years at French aerospace, space, defense, security and transportation company Thales, and its predecessor companies Thomson-CSF and Thomson SA (1995-2009). In his last position at Thales, Alexandre de Juniac was responsible for the company’s operations and sales in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

Alexandre de Juniac has held positions in the French government. His career began with the Conseil d’Etat (State Council) from 1988 to 1993. Subsequently, he served in the Department of Budget (1993-1995) ; and in the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Employment as Chief of Staff to then Minister Christine Lagarde (2009-2011).

A French citizen, Alexandre de Juniac is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique de Paris and Ecole Nationale de l’Administration.