Jean-Paul Herteman

Jean-Paul Herteman
Born (1950-11-13) 13 November 1950
Saint-Cloud, France
Alma materÉcole Polytechnique, Supaéro
OccupationsCEO Safran until 2015
Chairman GIFAS

Jean-Paul Herteman (born 1950) is a French aerospace engineer, materials scientist and chief executive. He was CEO of Safran until April 2015, the French aerospace engine & equipment manufacturer, and chairman of both the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) and of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe(ASD). He is vice-chairman of the Conseil général de l'armement (General Council of Armament) chaired by the Minister of Defence.