Jonathan Laporte

Jonathan Laporte is an experienced professional in the field of maritime autonomy and technology, currently pursuing an Executive MBA in Business & IT at Nyenrode Business University since January 2025. At Fugro, starting in September 2021, Jonathan serves as Product Manager for Maritime Autonomy Developments, leading initiatives that leverage AI and advanced technologies to enhance safety and operational efficiency in maritime operations. Previous roles include Strategy & Commercial Manager for Blue Robotics, focusing on the development of autonomous robots, and Innovation Product Owner for Unmanned/Autonomous Vessels, where Jonathan managed innovation projects to align with strategic technological developments. Earlier experiences include managing the DriX program for autonomous vessels at iXblue, overseeing production and project management tasks, and contributing to IT project planning at Amadeus. Jonathan holds a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Industrial Engineering/Management from Arts et Métiers.