Didier MANZONI

APCO Technologies • Deputy CEO and General Manager, Space

Didier Manzoni is Deputy CEO and General Manager, Space at APCO Technologies, one of Europe’s leading independent suppliers of space equipment and systems. He is responsible for the development of satellite and launcher systems and oversees APCO Technologies’ operational activities at the Guiana Space Centre.

Since joining the space industry in 1988, Didier Manzoni has contributed to all major European Space Agency missions, building extensive experience across the European space sector. He also serves as President of the Swiss Space Industry Group, representing the interests of the Swiss space industry and contributing to its development at both national and international levels.

Didier holds a Master’s degree in Aeronautics and Space Engineering from the Institut Supérieur de l’Aéronautique et de l’Espace Group. Earlier in his career, as an Officer in the French Air Force, he lectured in Aircraft Engineering at the French Air Force Academy from 1987 to 1988.

In 2004, he completed the Executive Programme in Finance & Business Strategy at IMD Business School in Lausanne.

Events

77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)

5 - 9 October 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

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