Olivier Fauque

Olivier Fauque is an experienced professional in the aerospace industry, currently serving as the Iridium production manager at Thales Alenia Space since September 2001. Notable roles include the Launch Iridium Next AIT Manager, responsible for coordinating launch missions with Falcon 9 and Space X, and leading activities including test result verification and anomaly analysis. Prior experience encompasses management positions such as head of the spacecraft test bench department and Senior Project Manager, overseeing the development of testing technologies and projects for ESA. Olivier's foundational career includes co-founding a yacht brokerage and founding a retail store. Educational background includes a Master’s degree in engineering focused on Micro Electronics from ENSEEIHT and a DUT in Telecommunications and Networks from Université Côte d'Azur.