Eutelsat has appointed Jean-François Fallacher as its new chief executive officer.
Takeaway points
- Eutelsat has appointed Jean-François Fallacher as its new CEO.
- He will succeed Eva Berneke, who has led the company since Jan 2022.
- Eutelsat will release its third quarter 2024-25 revenues on 15 May 2025.
New CEO
Eutelsat (Euronext Paris/London Stock Exchange), as it moves into the next phase after the integration with OneWeb and is fully aligned with an IRIS2 future, on Monday announced the appointment of Jean-François Fallacher as its new CEO. The appointment was decided at a board meeting held on May 4th, 2025, upon the recommendation of the Nomination and Governance Committee, and will be effective on June 1st, 2025. This appointment comes as a natural change that fully aligns Eutelsat to the telecom ecosystem.
Jean-François Fallacher will succeed Eva Berneke, who has led the company since Jan 2022, presiding over some of its most important strategic and operational achievements, the company said.
Dominique D’Hinnin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eutelsat, said, “On behalf of myself, Vice-Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, and the other members of the Board, I warmly thank Eva Berneke for her dynamic and committed leadership through these significant milestones in Eutelsat’s development and for delivering on our telecoms pivot strategy, in a period that has seen significantly increased competitive and geopolitical pressure.
D’Hinnin added, “I am delighted to welcome Jean-François Fallacher as he picks up the baton from Eva. With his proven track record of success and wealth of experience and expertise, I am convinced he is the right leader to take Eutelsat forward and successfully steward the company through the opportunities and challenges which will undoubtedly present themselves in the coming years.”
Jean-François Fallacher commented, “I am excited to be joining Eutelsat at such a pivotal moment in its history. Technology is evolving faster than ever, and in today’s increasingly complex geopolitical context, satellite networks have become a key element in the Connectivity landscape. I am convinced Eutelsat has the fundamentals to be a winner in this environment, and I look forward to building on Eva’s foundations, and working with its talented teams to ensure we achieve our goals.”
About Jean-François
According to Eutelsat , Jean-François is a seasoned telecoms professional; he joined the company following a lengthy career at Orange, where he was latterly Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Orange France. Before that, he led Orange’s operations in different countries, including Spain, Romania, and Poland.
Other Announcements
Eutelsat said it will release its third quarter 2024-25 revenues after market close on 15 May, 2025. Ahead of this publication, Eutelsat confirms that the performance for the quarter is expected to be in line with its expectations and confirms its FY 2024-25 objectives of revenues of the four operating verticals around the same level as FY 2023-24 and an adjusted EBITDA margin for the year slightly below the level of FY 2023-24.
About Eutelsat Group
Eutelsat Group is a global leader in satellite communications, delivering connectivity and broadcast services worldwide. The Group was formed through the combination of the Company and OneWeb in 2023, becoming the first fully integrated GEO-LEO satellite operator with a fleet of 35 geostationary satellites and a low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of more than 600 satellites. The Group addresses the needs of customers in four key verticals: video, where it distributes more than 6,500 television channels, and the high-growth connectivity markets of Mobile Connectivity, Fixed Connectivity, and Government Services.
Eutelsat Group’s unique suite of in-orbit assets and ground infrastructure enables it to deliver integrated solutions to meet the needs of global customers. The company is headquartered in Paris, and the Eutelsat Group employs more than 1,500 people across more than 50 countries. The Group is committed to delivering safe, resilient, and environmentally sustainable connectivity to help bridge the digital divide. The company is listed on the Euronext Paris Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL) and the London Stock Exchange (ticker: ETL).
