Véronique SEGUIN

Véronique Seguin has an extensive work experience in the aerospace and defense industry, spanning over several decades. Véronique started their career in 1989 at Arianespace as an Engineer in Propulsion, where they were responsible for overseeing the operations of the third stage of the Ariane 4 launcher. Véronique worked on various launches and ensured timely and reliable performance.

After that, Véronique joined Arianespace as an Engineer in System and Satellite-Launcher Interface, where they planned and executed operations related to the interface between the Ariane 4 launcher and satellites during launch campaigns at the Kourou launch site.

In 1998, they became a Program Director in the Commercial Direction at Arianespace. In this role, they managed launch service contracts, handled customer interfaces, and negotiated amendments to contracts, ensuring customer satisfaction and long-term relationships.

In 2004, Véronique moved to Messier-Dowty (now Safran Landing System) as the Business Development and Strategic Planning Director. Véronique played a vital role in developing business outside of Airbus and Boeing, conducting strategic dialogues, and managing the strategic planning process. Véronique successfully negotiated major bids and formed key partnerships, enhancing the company's market position.

From 2011 to 2016, Véronique worked at Safran Landing System (formerly Messier-Bugatti-Dowty) as the Strategy and Marketing Director. Véronique was responsible for aligning the company around a shared strategy, identifying acquisition targets, and coordinating the strategic dialogue with the executive committee. Véronique successfully implemented strategic plans and played a key role in the company's growth and development.

In 2016, Véronique joined Sodern, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, as the Marketing, Sales, and Communication Director. Véronique played a crucial role in developing sales, creating the commercial directorate, and participating in the company's transformation. Véronique managed a team, developed the sales portfolio, and negotiated major amendments and contracts. Véronique achieved remarkable results, including an increase in recurring product turnover and the successful launch of new products in international markets.

In 2022, Véronique became the Directrice Commerciale at Howmet Aerospace, where they focused on developing sales, building and maintaining customer relationships, and implementing actions to protect the company in a challenging market.

Véronique achieved significant successes, including expanding the sales portfolio, negotiating contracts and bids, and protecting the company's margin in a highly competitive environment.

Most recently, in 2023, Véronique worked as a Business Mentor at Starburst Aerospace and a Complex Project Management Consultant at Entuziasmo, where they offered their expertise and guidance in business and project management.

Overall, Véronique Seguin has a wealth of experience in business development, negotiation, strategy, leadership, and change management in the aerospace and defense industry.

Véronique SEGUIN holds an Engineer's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Mécanique et d'Aérotechnique, which they obtained in 1988. Véronique also holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, obtained in 1989.

In addition to their formal education, Véronique has obtained several certifications throughout their career. These certifications include:

- "Board by aliath" from aliath, obtained in December 2022.

- "Leaders in Action" from AirBusiness Academy - An Airbus Company, obtained in 2016.

- "Le mentoring" from Right Management, obtained in 2015.

- "Finance pour non financiers" from Cegos, obtained in 2011.

- "Formation LEAN, Green Belt" from Safran, obtained in 2010.

- "Les fondements de la finance" from MEGA Learning, obtained in 2009.

- "Gestion de pression pour les sportifs : un modèle pour l'entreprise" from SF Conseil et Coaching, obtained in 2008.

- "Intelligence emotionnelle et gestion du stress" from SF Conseil et Coaching, obtained in 2008.

- "Leadership Quest, profil arc en ciel" from ELVEOR, obtained in 2008.

- "Aspects financiers pour l'élaboration des Business Plans" from emlyon business school, obtained in 2006.

- "Enjeux économiques de la gestion du cash" from emlyon business school, obtained in 2005.