Jean-Yves Le Gall

Jean-Yves Le Gall is a French engineer and executive known for his leadership in space industry organizations. He served as the President of CNES (the French space agency) from 2009 to 2016, overseeing France's space initiatives and collaborations with international partners. Later, he became the President of Arianespace, a company that launches satellites into space using rockets. His work involves managing complex space missions, developing launch technology, and advancing France’s and Europe's role in space exploration and satellite deployment.