Full Name
Aurélien Silvestre
Function
Head of Functional Equipment Procurement
Organisation
ArianeGroup
Speaker Bio
Accomplished Procurement Leader in the Aerospace and Defense industry, currently serving as Head of Functional Equipment Procurement at ArianeGroup. With over 20 years of international experience, he has held senior roles at Airbus Group, leading complex sourcing strategies, global teams, and high-value supplier portfolios. Educated at École Polytechnique and Universidad Politécnica of Madrid, he combines strong technical expertise with business acumen. Fluent in four languages, he is recognized for delivering procurement performance, driving cost savings, and strengthening supply chain resilience for critical space programs.
Aurélien Silvestre