Gilles Widawski

Gilles WIDAWSKI is the General Manager at HEF Groupe since July 2025, leading a prominent French industrial group specializing in surface engineering solutions. With extensive experience in various high-level positions, WIDAWSKI serves as the President of the Commission for the Promotion of the Attractiveness of France at the Comité National des Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la France since December 2008. Previous roles include President of Oerlikon France & Associated Countries, CEO of Setaram Instrumentation, and Director of the Nexans Research Center. WIDAWSKI holds a PhD in Polymer Science from Université Louis Pasteur and has a strong background in innovation across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, and telecommunications.