Governance Change at SPACEBEL: Thierry du Pré-Werson Hands Over to Eric Lardinois

Thierry will take over as Chairman of the Board from Freddy Meurs.

With 29 years' experience of working for major innovation companies in a wide range of technological fields, including aerospace, defence, security and telecommunications, Eric is a proven executive. His appointment reflects a desire for continuity, while at the same time injecting an innovative dynamic into the company.

“I am honoured to succeed Thierry as Managing Director of SPACEBEL. His dedication and vision have shaped the company. I intend to build on this legacy by combining inspirational leadership with a new development strategy to strengthen our position in the European and international space ecosystem and to tackle the challenges ahead. It is an honour to be able to serve SPACEBEL and to work with its outstanding teams to make the company more efficient and high-performing,' states Eric Lardinois.

As Chairman of the Board, Thierry du Pré-Werson will continue to contribute his expertise to the company's governance and long-term direction. Thierry will also continue to invest in the development of the Belgian space industry through his active involvement in the Belgospace and Wallonie Espace associations and the Skywin cluster, in which he holds leading positions.