{"id":136975,"date":"2025-05-23T18:53:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/francois-jacq-becomes-the-head-of-cnes-the-french-space-agency\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T18:53:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T18:53:45","slug":"francois-jacq-becomes-the-head-of-cnes-the-french-space-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/francois-jacq-becomes-the-head-of-cnes-the-french-space-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"Fran\u00e7ois Jacq becomes the head of CNES, the French space agency."},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fran\u00e7ois Jacq: New Leadership at CNES<\/h2>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n        <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/556\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/600\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/700\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/800\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg 800w\"  \nsizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \n            alt=\"Fran\u00e7ois Jacq in Washington (United States), October 26, 2022.\" \n            width=\"664\" \n            height=\"443\"><br \/>\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg\" \n            alt=\"Fran\u00e7ois Jacq in Washington (United States), October 26, 2022.\" \n            sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" \n            width=\"664\" \n            height=\"443\"\/><br \/>\n            <\/source>\n        <\/picture>\n        <noscript><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/23\/1943\/1401\/3086\/2057\/664\/0\/75\/0\/1cfd273_sirius-fs-upload-1-f1jgyeb1hx54-1748002969767-000-32m784d.jpg\" \n            alt=\"Fran\u00e7ois Jacq in Washington (United States), October 26, 2022.\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Fran\u00e7ois Jacq in Washington (United States), October 26, 2022.<br \/>\n            <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brendan Smialowski \/ AFP<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">On May 23, a significant change occurred in the leadership of the \u00a0National Center for Spatial Studies\u00a0 (\u00a0CNES\u00a0), with the appointment of \u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Jacq\u00a0 as the new \u00a0president\u00a0 and \u00a0CEO\u00a0. This decision comes almost five months after \u00a0Philippe Baptiste&#8217;s\u00a0 departure, who took on the role of \u00a0Minister responsible for higher education and research\u00a0 in the government of \u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Bayrou\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Fran\u00e7ois Jacq is no stranger to the \u00a0French scientific community\u00a0. His extensive career spans various prestigious roles, underscoring his qualifications and experience. With a degree from the \u00a0\u00c9cole Polytechnique\u00a0 and the \u00a0Corps des Mines de Paris\u00a0, he has built a formidable foundation in the scientific arena. His thesis on the evolution of the \u00a0French scientific and technical system\u00a0 following the \u00a0Second World War\u00a0 demonstrates his deep engagement with the history of science in France.<\/p>\n<h2>Career Milestones<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Jacq&#8217;s career began with a pivotal role at the \u00a0National Agency for Radioactive Waste Management\u00a0 (\u00a0Andra\u00a0). Appointed in February 2000, he effectively led the agency after serving on its board of directors for \u00a0eighteen months\u00a0. This position not only showcased his regulatory acumen but also highlighted his capability in managing sensitive scientific endeavors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In May 2007, Jacq transitioned to the \u00a0Ministry of Industry\u00a0, becoming a key adviser to \u00a0Prime Minister Fran\u00e7ois Fillon\u00a0 on industrial, research, and energy matters. His influence in policy-making during these years contributed significantly to France&#8217;s approaches to both energy and research.<\/p>\n<h2>Leadership at M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Jacq\u2019s tenure in government led him to be appointed the head of \u00a0M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France\u00a0, making him the youngest CEO in the agency&#8217;s history at just \u00a043 years old\u00a0. Under his leadership, the meteorological organization thrived, carrying out critical responsibilities for forecasting and climate monitoring with a diverse team of approximately \u00a03,500\u00a0 personnel. His ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive innovation set M\u00e9t\u00e9o-France on a progressive path.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">After being renewed in early 2012 by both deputies and senators, Jacq soon found himself at a new junction in his career. By \u00a0September 2013\u00a0, he transitioned to lead the \u00a0French Institute for the Exploitation of the Sea\u00a0 (\u00a0Ifremer\u00a0). Here, he was instrumental in enhancing France\u2019s marine research capabilities, focusing on sustainable development and maritime innovation.<\/p>\n<h2>Vision for CNES<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">As Fran\u00e7ois Jacq embarks on his role at CNES, his extensive experience in managing large-scale organizations and his commitment to scientific progress suggest a promising future. His vision for \u00a0space exploration\u00a0 and its integration with \u00a0scientific research\u00a0 could lead to advancements that benefit not only France but the global scientific community.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Drawing from his previous experiences, Jacq is poised to tackle challenges in \u00a0space technology\u00a0, \u00a0satellite communication\u00a0, and \u00a0international collaboration\u00a0. His strategies may also focus on enhancing \u00a0public engagement\u00a0 with space science, ensuring that the agency\u2019s advancements reach a broader audience.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">Fran\u00e7ois Jacq&#8217;s appointment as the new president and CEO of CNES heralds a new chapter in France\u2019s space exploration endeavors. His longstanding commitment to scientific integrity, combined with his leadership skills, positions him well to advance CNES&#8217;s mission. As the world watches the evolution of space technologies, Jacq&#8217;s guidance could open new pathways in research and international cooperation, underlining the importance of \u00a0space science\u00a0 in addressing global challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fran\u00e7ois Jacq: New Leadership at CNES Fran\u00e7ois Jacq in Washington (United States), October 26, 2022. Brendan Smialowski \/ AFP On May 23, a significant change occurred in the leadership of the \u00a0National Center for Spatial Studies\u00a0 (\u00a0CNES\u00a0), with the appointment of \u00a0Fran\u00e7ois Jacq\u00a0 as the new \u00a0president\u00a0 and \u00a0CEO\u00a0. This decision comes almost five months [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":136976,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[1026,35845,23147,3543,35844,1281],"class_list":["post-136975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-agency","tag-cnes","tag-francois","tag-french","tag-jacq","tag-space"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=136975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/136975\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/136976"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=136975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=136975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=136975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}