Jean-Claude PIEDBOEUF

Canadian Space Agency (CSA) • Acting President

Jean-Claude was appointed as Acting President of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) in July 2026.

After completing his Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a specialty in space robotics, Jean-Claude spent a year of research in Germany and then joined the Royal Military College of Kingston, Ontario as Professor in Mechanical Engineering.

Since his arrival at the CSA in 1996 as a researcher in robotics, he has held various management and executive positions. Following his appointment as Director General, Space Science and Technology in 2014, Jean-Claude took on the responsibility of Chief Financial Officer in 2018. In September 2020, he was appointed Director General for Corporate Services where he played an important strategic role in corporate and investment planning to align our funding and resources with our priorities. Jean-Claude was appointed as Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Innovation and Chief Financial Officer at the CSA in April 2023.

He was appointed as Senior Vice President, Space Programs at the CSA in July 2023.

Jean-Claude is also CSA champion of creativity and innovation at CSA.

Events

77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026)

5 - 9 October 2026

Antalya, Türkiye

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