Thales, a technology provider for the aerospace, transport, defence and security markets, has appointed Emmanuel de Roquefeuil as the new V-P and Country Director for India. He will succeed Antoine Caput with effect from February 1.

In his new role, Emmanuel will lead and drive Thales’ growth in the country and also realise the group’s overall goal of ‘Make in India and export from India’.

The company is strongly committed to expanding its presence in the country by continuing to collaborate with the local industry and customers.

Prior to this appointment, Emmanuel served as the Vice-President, Sales and Marketing for Optronics and Missile Electronics at Thales. In this role, he was responsible for setting up OPTROLEAD, a joint venture between Thales and Sagem.