André-Hubert Roussel

About André-Hubert Roussel

André-Hubert Roussel is an experienced aerospace, space, and defense executive who was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Latécoère on 14 November 2024. In that role, he leads a French industrial group with a global footprint, specialized in aerostructures and interconnection systems, and is tasked with strengthening operational execution, industrial performance, and value creation amid rising aerospace production rates. Latécoère has described him as a respected leader known for building strong teams and managing complex engineering and manufacturing organizations. Before joining Latécoère, Roussel served as CEO of ArianeGroup from January 2019 to 2023, heading Europe’s prime contractor for Ariane launchers and France’s strategic deterrence missiles. That position placed him at the center of critical industrial programs, sovereign technology issues, and long-cycle aerospace execution, while also requiring coordination between major public and private stakeholders. Earlier in his career, he was Head of Operations at Airbus Defence and Space, where he successfully worked to improve deliveries of the A400M military transport aircraft. That experience reinforced his reputation as an industrial leader focused on execution, schedule recovery, supply-chain reliability, and manufacturing performance in highly demanding environments. His career path reflects a consistent focus on transformation, operational discipline, and high-stakes industrial leadership. At ArianeGroup, he oversaw a period defined by Europe’s strategic space ambitions and the need to maintain competitiveness under tight technical and commercial constraints. At Latécoère, his mandate appears to emphasize supply-chain rationalization, improved industrial productivity, and support for customers ramping up aircraft production. Overall, his expertise spans corporate governance, large-scale program management, international industrial operations, and performance improvement in advanced technology sectors.