Thibaut Faivre , Head of Sales and Programme Delivery for Middle East , Africa , India at Airbus Public Safety and Security
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Thibaut Faivre , Head of Sales and Programme Delivery for Middle East , Africa , India at Airbus Public Safety and Security
dDescribe your current job role and provide a brief summary of your organisation ’ s business model ?
Thibaut Faivre is the Head of Sales and Programme Delivery for Public Safety and Security in the Middle East , Africa , and India at Airbus since September 2024 . Based in Dubai , he is fully responsible for overseeing these three regions , managing their end-to-end operations , including Profit and Loss .
As part of Airbus Defence and Space , Public Safety and Security provides end-to-end communication and collaboration solutions , services , and consultancy to global public safety and private organisations , facilitating their digital transformation .
What strengths and abilities do you bring to your role ?
Thibaut brings over 15 years of experience in defence , security , and intelligence to his current role . His expertise spans missile propulsion , unmanned air systems , satellite imagery , C4I , and communications . Having spent four years in Abu Dhabi managing satellite imagery and defence solutions , he has a deep understanding of the regional security landscape .
This positions him well to lead Airbus ’ strategic initiatives in the Middle East , Africa , and India . In addition to his professional experience , he strives to bring energy , passion , and resilience to his role .
What are the expectations and challenges of the end customers you address today ?
The expectations of customers are very high , as Airbus ’ communication networks support critical activities such as public safety , defence , and industry . Customers seek resilient , scalable , and secure solutions . One significant challenge customers face is navigating digital transformation , including an incremental transition from narrow to
Having spent four years in Abu Dhabi managing satellite imagery and defence solutions , he has a deep understanding of regional security .
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