PASCALE SOURISSE

About PASCALE SOURISSE

Pascale Sourisse is a senior French executive with deep experience in high-technology industries, particularly defense, aerospace, space systems, and telecommunications. She graduated from both École Polytechnique and Télécom Paris, and built her career through major industrial groups, where she developed a reputation for leading complex, international, innovation-driven businesses. She joined Thales in 2007 as a member of the Executive Committee and went on to hold several important leadership roles within the group. Early in her Thales career, she took on senior responsibilities in the Space division and later served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thales Alenia Space, one of Europe’s leading space joint ventures. She subsequently became Chief Executive Officer of Thales’ Land & Joint Systems division, where she oversaw major land defense and security activities. She now serves as Senior Executive Vice President for International Development at Thales, a role that places her at the center of the group’s global growth strategy, commercial development, and long-term institutional relationships. Her career reflects strong operational leadership, the ability to manage multinational organizations, and extensive exposure to sovereign markets and large-scale public and industrial programs. Beyond Thales, she has held governance roles that underscore her standing as an experienced board-level executive, including service on the board of VINCI and, more recently, appointment to the board of WSP Global. These roles highlight her expertise in strategy, governance, and transformation. Overall, Pascale Sourisse is widely associated with international expansion, industrial performance, and high-level leadership in demanding technology sectors, making her one of the notable French executives in the listed-company and corporate governance landscape.