Leadership & Team

Emeric Lhomme

Emeric Lhomme

CEO & Cofounder

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Emeric co-founded ALATYR to address the structural shift toward robotic infrastructure in space and seize the opportunity to establish Europe's leadership in the future orbital economy. A graduate of HEC Paris, Emeric brings a rare combination of commercial, institutional, and international experience.

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Mathieu Chaize

Mathieu Chaize

CTO & Cofounder

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Mathieu co-founded ALATYR to make orbital infrastructure a driver of innovation on Earth by building space systems that go beyond exploration to deliver real-world impact. An aerospace engineer trained at CentraleSupélec and MIT, Mathieu brings over 20 years of experience in space systems engineering and automated guidance/navigation/control.

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Guillaume Collange

Guillaume Collange

COO

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ISAE-Supaero graduate and former NASA Academy fellow, Guillaume was the first Program Manager of Ariane 6, leading the initial design team and defining the architecture that was ultimately adopted. He later served in critical positions in the Ariane 6 program, closely involved in critical technical decisions and industrial negotiations.

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Joost van Tooren

Joost van Tooren

Commercial Director

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An aerospace engineer from TU Delft, Joost served as Program Manager of ArianeGroup's revolutionary SUSIE project, gaining deep expertise in Europe's and the global ecosystem for human and robotic space exploration.

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Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin

Chief Administrative & Financial Officer

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A graduate of IAE Nice and the Manhattan Institute of Management, Thomas began his career at Airbus Helicopters before joining ArianeGroup, where he managed financial controls for major Defense space programs exceeding €1 billion annually.

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Emma Y. Cretin, PhD

Emma Y. Cretin, PhD

Space Biology Scientist

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Emma bridges deep expertise in fundamental research in cellular and molecular biology with applied experience in biotech startup. She holds a PhD from Pasteur Institute, where she developed machine-learning methods to quantify mitochondrial dynamics. At Gourmey, a successful bio/foodtech startup, she led the stem cell line development and bioprocess optimization. At ALATYR, she drives biological development for microgravity applications.

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David Gosselin, PhD

David Gosselin, PhD

Systems Engineer - Space Autonomous Systems

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David holds a PhD in fluid mechanics and diagnostic systems engineering, with a focus on integrated point-of-care devices, as well as an engineering degree in physics and nanoscience from Grenoble INP. He previously co-developed a multi-omics platform to automate molecular biology workflows, driving product innovation across integrated hardware and software systems.

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Flore Bergerot

Flore Bergerot

Thermal System Engineer

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Flore graduated from CentraleSupélec and Cranfield University, with a focus on space systems engineering. During her time in the UK, she contributed to Frontier Space's Bio-CubeSat thermal architecture and to the design of a portable telecommunication antenna system. At ALATYR, she develops thermal control solutions for robotic orbital platforms.

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Antoine Marin

Antoine Marin

Spacecraft Design Engineer

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Graduate of Centrale Lyon and Georgia Tech, Antoine worked as research associate on NASA and U.S. Air Force R&D projects from modeling lunar surface systems to developing advanced aircraft concepts. At ALATYR, he contributes to vehicle architecture and mission systems, drawing on multidisciplinary expertise in aerospace, systems modeling, and prototyping.

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Alexandre Bécache

Alexandre Bécache

Business Development & Strategic Projects Manager

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Alexandre holds dual degrees in biomedical engineering from Arts et Métiers and Mines-PSL. He previously worked in science diplomacy at the French Embassy in the U.S., and in the cabinet of the French Minister for Higher Education and Research. He leads ALATYR's business development, forging partnerships with research institutions, industry, and public agencies.

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Advisory Board

Jean-Marc Nasr

Jean-Marc Nasr

Advisor

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A prominent figure in the aerospace industry, Jean-Marc Nasr most recently served as Head of Space Systems at Airbus Defence and Space and President of Airbus Defence and Space SAS. He now serves as Industrial Mediator (Ombud) for the European Space Agency, supporting fair and transparent collaboration across the European space ecosystem.

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Hervé Arditty

Hervé Arditty

Lead Investor & Board Member

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Physicist and entrepreneur, Hervé founded Photonetics and iXBlue, now part of Exail Technologies, recognized leaders in photonics technologies and inertial navigation systems. Through iXcore, he actively invests in deeptech and biotech ventures.

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