Claire Dumontelle

Claire Dumontelle

Passionate about the world of space, Claire began her career in 2002 as a legal expert for the Procurement Department of Alcatel Space (now Thales Alenia Space France), where, for several years, she was responsible for the contractual and legal aspects of  satellite component and sub-equipment purchasing. Her job also involved providing support for the interpretation and monitoring of US export control rules.

Drawn to international negotiation, Claire gained further experience at Thales Alenia Space, eventually becoming senior legal expert in charge of legal and contractual negotiations involving the sale of telecommunications satellites for export.

She joined Telespazio in 2014 and is now Head of Legal Affairs and Compliance, playing an active role in the legal structuring and supervision of company operations and the protection of its interests, staying true to her vision of the legal department as a key business partner in close contact with operational teams.

"In 2020, I became Compliance Manager for Telespazio France, giving me the opportunity to reconnect with an area I feel very strongly about - business ethics. As a new graduate, I had initial experience in this field with the NGO Transparency International in Berlin."