Eutelsat (ISIN: FR0010221234 - Euronext Paris / London Stock Exchange: ETL) announced the appointment of Sébastien Rouge as its new Chief Financial Officer and member of the Group’s Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Fallacher. This appointment will be effective 1stFebruary 2026.
Sébastien brings over three decades of international financial leadership experience across a range of industrial and technology-driven sectors where performance is built through a mix of execution focus and long-term vision. His appointment reflects Eutelsat’s commitment to financial resilience, operational excellence and strategic growth.
Sébastien joins Eutelsat from Imerys, where as CFO, he has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Group’s financial performance and digital transformation.
Prior to that he occupied key roles in other leading industrial groups, notably as CFO of Soitec, a global leader in semiconductor materials, following a successful career at the Alstom Group, where he held several senior finance roles including Senior Vice President Finance at Alstom Power, before moving to the GE Group, where served variously as CEO of the GE-Alstom Nuclear Systems joint-venture, and CFO of Steam Power Systems within GE Power.
A graduate of EDHEC Business School, Sebastien is a French national.
Sébastien Rouge succeeds Christophe Caudrelier, who will be stepping down as CFO after three years of dedicated service. Christophe will work closely with Sébastien to ensure a smooth and effective transition, reflecting his continued commitment to the Group during this important phase.
