New Country Director appointed for Central Europe, Balkans and Moldova
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Thales appoints Thomas Chatel as CEO and Country Director for Central Europe, Balkans and Moldova, covering Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary & Slovakia with effect from 1st of August 2024.
Thomas Chatel has been with Thales since 2018 and has held various positions within the Group. His roles count Regional Sales Manager, Land and Air Systems from 2018-2022 followed by Country Director for Balkans and Moldova from 2022-2024. Prior to joining Thales, Thomas Chatel held a position as Senior Manager for European and International Affairs at The French Aerospace Industry Association in Paris (GIFAS) from 2008-2018.
Thomas Chatel is a graduate from the Paris Institute of Political Studies (IEP – SciencesPo) and holds a Master of Armament Studies (Paris 2 Assas).
Alice Guitton, VP Thales Northern & Central Europe:
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies within three domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security. It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive. The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key areas such as quantum technologies, Edge computing, 6G and cybersecurity.
Thales has 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.