Eutelsat appoints new Chief Financial Officer
Sébastien Rouge Will Assume Duties in February, 2026
A new Chief Financial Officer has been named by Eutelsat Group. Effective February 1, 2026, Sébastien Rouge will become the company CFO, as well as a member of the Group’s Executive Committee under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jean-François Fallacher.
“Sébastien’s deep financial expertise and leadership across complex industrial organizations make him a valuable addition to Eutelsat’s management team.”
Jean-François Fallacher, Eutelsat
Sébastien Rouge 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.
Rouge 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.
Rouge succeeds Christophe Caudrelier, who will be stepping down as Chief Financial Officer 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.
“Sébastien’s deep financial expertise and leadership across complex industrial organizations make him a valuable addition to Eutelsat’s management team,” said Jean-François Fallacher, Chief Executive Officer of Eutelsat. “His stewardship will be key in supporting the Group’s strategic and operational roadmap, while ensuring strong financial performance across the business and delivering sustainable value for all stakeholders.
“We thank Christophe Caudrelier for his commitment and professionalism over the past three years. He played a key role in supporting Eutelsat through its telecom pivot and the merger with OneWeb, helping to strengthen the Group’s financial foundations during a period of significant transformation. We wish him continued success in future endeavors,” Fallacher said.