INTERNATIONAL: Arianespace Revamps Organization

[Gregg Lengling]

Launch services provider Arianespace recently revamped its organization. Jean-Marie Luton is chairman of the board, and Arinespace's executive committee has not been changed. The following appointments have been made: Edouard Perez, senior vice president, engineering; Jean-Marcel Agasse, senior vice president, operations; Jean-Max Puech, vice president, finances; Louis Laurent, vice president, developments; Claude Le Moigne, vice president, purchasing; Claire Coulbeaux, vice president, communication and public relations.

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