Charlotte Neyret

Passionate about aerospace, Charlotte has more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry in various roles, mainly at Thales Alenia Space. She started as an engineer, managing satellite operations and has held different responsibilities in sales, marketing and business development in the space sector for the ATM, navigation and telecommunications domains. She also oversaw space-based navigation programs and, as a Director of Business Initiatives and European Footprint Development in Strategy, she established national and international partnerships and was involved in diverse innovation projects and the digital transformation of the company.

Charlotte Neyret has led ESSP as CEO since October 2021. Under her leadership, ESSP has focused on strengthening high-quality satellite navigation services, with European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), as well as on guiding ESSP through diversification and sustainable growth. ESSP is already established as a service provider of Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) services. This strategic direction aims to support the digital transformation of European airspace, contributing to more efficient and environmentally friendly aviation operations.

A significant initiative under Neyret’s tenure is ESSP’s role as Iris service provider. Iris which seeks to modernize air traffic management by enabling real-time collaboration between pilots, air traffic controllers, and airline operation centers through secure satellite datalink communications. This program is expected to enhance airspace usage, reduce delays, save fuel, and minimize the environmental impact of aviation operations.

During Charlotte’s tenure as CEO, ESSP has also become the first company with two EASA certifications as a satellite navigation and communication service provider.