Eutelsat Communications has appointed Marie-Sophie Ecuer as Corporate Communications Director.
Marie-Sophie succeeds Vanessa O’Connor who left the company at the end of December 2017. Vanessa held this position for almost 30 years and is one of the best known figures in the world of satellite television.
Marie-Sophie has a proven track record both in communications and the aeronautical and space industries where she has gained most of her professional experience. She began her career at Thales’ communications department before joining Itron in 2011 as Head of international press relations.
Marie-Sophie has an extensive knowledge of Eutelsat, having joined its Corporate Communications Department in 2012. She was entrusted with various communications projects and worked as Head of media relations.
Marie-Sophie holds a degree from Science Po Grenoble and from CELSA, a French graduate school in communications and information sciences. She has also completed a programme at HEC Paris.