François RomanetPresident and Delegate Australasia, Naval Group

After a few years in New York (USA), François started with French multinational SAFRAN in 1995 and relocated from Paris to Sydney to head the Australasian operations in 2004. In 2010 he was appointed CEO for Safran Pacific (Aeronautics, Defence & Security) and Managing Director of Safran Electronics & Defence Australasia.

In September 2017, he joined Naval Group as President and Delegate for the Australasia region. Located in Australia, he is the representative of Naval Group headquarters to Government authorities, military officials and industrial partners in the region.