François Auque joins Aerospacelab’s board

François Auque has joined Aerospacelab’s board, as of 22 September. The announcement was made during a board meeting at Aerospacelab’s headquarters in Mont-Saint-Guibert.

A major industry player with significant impacts on the European aerospace landscape, he previously headed the Airbus space division from July 2000 to June 2016. Auque was also a member of Airbus Group’s Executive Committee and was Chief Financial Officer of Aerospatiale (then Aerospatiale-Matra) before the creation of EADS – European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company. He received the title of Officer in the Legion of Honour in July 2014.

Benoît Deper, Aerospacelab CEO and Founder, stated: “We’re very excited to welcome François Auque into the Aerospacelab family. We are certain this newly appointed role will help facilitate Aerospacelab’s growth on our path becoming a leader in satellite manufacturing and intelligence.”

François Auque explains: “I am thrilled to join Aerospacelab. I am amazed by what has already been achieved so swiftly, by the energy, the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity. I am utmost convinced Aerospacelab will become a top ranking “New Space” leader and I am proud and honoured to embark on such a journey.”

With Auque joining Aerospacelab’s board, the total number of board members has been brought to six.