Cedric Balty

Cedric Balty has over 28 years of experience in the aerospace and telecommunications industries, currently serving as the VP Innovation & Sustainability Officer and VP Innovation at Thales Alenia Space since February 2005. Cedric has played a crucial role in creating a holistic innovation approach to boost team engagement and drive transformational business initiatives, leading to the establishment of the Innovation Cluster and strategic foresight development. Previously, Cedric held positions such as VP Marketing at Thales Alenia Space, where strategic marketing and business intelligence activities were developed, and Marketing Director for the Satellite Telecommunication Market at Alcatel Alenia Space. Early career roles included key engineering and project management positions at HISPASAT 1D, ALCATEL SPACE, and Aerospatiale, focusing on satellite systems and payload tests. Cedric holds a Master's degree in Telecommunication from Aalborg University and additional education from ESIEE Paris.