Yves de la Rochebrochard

Yves de La Rochebrochard is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in operations and project management within the technology and aerospace sectors. Currently serving as Head of French Operations for the CyberDefense Solutions Business Line at Thales since 2007, Yves has held multiple leadership roles, including Head of Thales Corporate Engineering and Acting French CIO, where management of a €130 million IS/IT project portfolio focused on enhancing cybersecurity and user experience. Previous positions include Associate Partner at Arthur Andersen, Head of the Ariane 5 Launcher Cost Reduction Programme at Aerospatiale, and a senior consultant at Ernst & Young Consulting, with a background in Lean Manufacturing. Yves began a career in the French Navy as a Lieutenant on a nuclear submarine and holds an engineering degree from Grenoble INP.