Board of Directors

Acting on behalf of shareholders, the Board of Directors plays a decisive role. It defines Safran's strategy and oversees its implementation. It chooses corporate officers and determines how corporate management operates, enjoying decision-making power from this standpoint. It also guarantees the information provided to shareholders. 

The makeup of the Board of Directors ensures that it can make objective, enlightened decisions. The 17 members of the Board include:

• One State representative and one director proposed by the State; two employee shareholder representatives and two employee representatives, meaning that all stakeholders involved in Safran's daily affairs are represented.
• 8 independent directors (equal to more than 50% of the Board, according to the calculation criteria in the AFEP-MEDEF code), offering a wide range of complementary expertise.
• 7 women (equal to 40% of the Board, employee shareholder and employee representatives excluded), and 11 directors with international profiles.
• Permanent "guests" with a consultative voice: a government commissioner and representatives of the central work's council. 

Each of the Board committees, acting within its scope of expertise, provides in-depth analysis prior to the Board's deliberations to support its decisions. They issue proposals, opinions and recommendations to the Board.

Audit and Risk Management Committee:

This committee exercises meticulous control over Safran's financial statements and information. It also oversees the efficiency of the Group's internal control and risk management systems.

Committee members are:

• Odile Desforges (Chairman),
• Robert Peugeot,
• Gérard Mardiné,
• Hélène Dantoine,
• Sophie Zurquiyah,
• Laurent Guillot.

Nomination and Remuneration Committee:

With a majority of independent directors, this committee assists the Board in selecting its members and corporate officers. It also draws up recommendations and proposals concerning the compensation of corporate officers.

Committee members are:

• Monique Cohen (Chairman),
• Hélène Auriol Potier,
• Jean-Lou Chameau,
• Daniel Mazaltarim,
• Hélène Dantoine,
• Patrick Pelata,
• Didier Domange.

Innovation and technology Committee:

Missions of this Committee are to examine the strategic orientations and options taken by the Group regarding innovation, research and technology, developments of new products and services, as well as to follow-up on associated global road maps and technological trends and evolutions.

Committee members are:

• Patrick Pelata (Chairman),
• Hélène Auriol Potier,
• Jean-Lou Chameau,
• Brigitte Lesschaeve,
• Vincent Imbert.