Michelle RichardProcurement Director, Thales Australia

Michelle holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. After graduating, Michelle joined the private sector and took on various challenging roles in large aerospace & defence companies within the disciplines of engineering and program management.

In 2003, Michelle was appointed to the procurement team at Thales in Glasgow, followed by a procurement role in Paris, where she continued to build her career and international experience.

Michelle joined Thales Australia in 2009 and was appointed as  Procurement Director in 2013. She is actively involved across all the business lines, transforming  the Procurement at Thales into an integral part of the business.  Lately, her focus has been on building capabilities with innovative SMEs and act as a mentor to support their export aspirations.