Valentin Safir

Valentin Safir graduated from Centrale Supélec (2000) and Cornell University (2000).

 

He started his career with Mc Kinsey & Company where he led improvement projects from 2000 to 2009 for major industrial actors in Europe and Asia.  

He joined Safran Electrical & Power in 2010 as Director for continuous improvement and supply chain in the European Wiring division. 

In 2013, he is appointed President of Matis Aerospace, a Joint-Venture between Boeing and Safran based in Casablanca in Morocco and specialized in aeronautical electrical systems. In 2015, he is appointed General Manager of the Villemur-sur-Tarn manufacturing plant of Safran Electrical & Power.

In 2018, he is appointed President for Safran Engineering Services. With more than 2000 engineers and technicians in 9 countries, Safran Engineering Services provides engineering services in the Aeronautical, Defense, Space, Automotive and Railway sectors.

 

Safran Electrical & Power is a world leader in electrical systems for aircraft, ranked No. 1 for wiring and No. 2 for power generation, while playing a key role in the development of more electric aircraft.