Veronique Blanc
About Veronique Blanc
Veronique Blanc is the Director of Partner Management at SITA, where she has worked since 2017. With over 20 years of experience in managing complex programs, she specializes in developing innovative, customer-driven solutions and has held various leadership roles in the aerospace and telecommunications sectors.
Current Role at SITA
Veronique Blanc serves as the Director of Partner Management at SITA, a position she has held since 2017. Based in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, she focuses on developing and managing partnerships that enhance SITA's offerings. Her role involves exploring innovative, customer-driven solutions and translating complex issues into actionable strategies. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, she effectively engages stakeholders and influences decision-making at the management level.
Previous Experience at SITA
Blanc has held multiple roles at SITA prior to her current position. She worked as the Satellite AIRCOM Product Manager from 1997 to 2000 and later served as the Director of Aircraft Passenger & Cabin Communications from 2000 to 2005. Additionally, she was the Head of Center of Excellence for Passenger, Cabin and Crew from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at SITA has contributed to her extensive knowledge in passenger and cabin communications.
Professional Background
Before joining SITA, Veronique Blanc worked at France Telecom Mobile Satellite Communications as the Inmarsat C & Aero Product Manager from 1994 to 1997. She also held the position of Chief Technology Officer at OnAir from 2005 to 2010 and continued as CTO until 2014. Her early career included a role as a Young Graduate Trainee at the European Space Agency from 1986 to 1987, providing her with a strong foundation in aerospace communications.
Education and Expertise
Veronique Blanc studied at ISAE-SUPAERO from 1983 to 1986, where she gained foundational knowledge in aerospace engineering. She furthered her education at Télécom Paris, achieving a Master's degree in Aerospace Communications from 1987 to 1988. Her academic background complements her extensive professional experience, particularly in managing complex programs in multi-party and international environments.
Skills and Specializations
Blanc specializes in securing stakeholder buy-in and influencing management decisions through effective communication of key benefits and limitations. She is skilled in translating complex issues into actionable items and ensuring delivery in diverse, multi-cultural settings. Her expertise in exploring innovative solutions from concept to business model development is a significant asset in her current role.