Jean-Marc Leroux

Jean-Marc Leroux is an experienced aerospace engineer specializing in space segment design and integration, currently serving as Chief Engineer at Viasat since May 2023, overseeing the Inmarsat-8 spacecraft. Prior to this role, Jean-Marc held the Chief Engineer position at Inmarsat from June 2016 to May 2023, where responsibilities included the Inmarsat-6 F1 and F2 spacecraft. Earlier experience includes significant positions at Thales Alenia Space, where Jean-Marc was involved in various capacities, including Project Design Authority for payload export contracts and project manager for telemetry subsystems. With a career beginning at Aerospatiale/Alcatel Space and early work as a Flight Safety Officer at CNES, Jean-Marc's education includes a degree in Aeronautics & Space Engineering and Business Management from ISAE-SUPAERO.