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This list showcases the top France based CFO’ operating in the Security space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Dominik Asam
Chief Financial Officer of Airbus
Dominik Asam is Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus and a member of the Executive Committee. Dominik Asam joined Airbus in April 2019 from Munich-based Infineon Technologies AG, where he had been CFO since 2011. During eight years he was responsible for functions including Group Controlling, IT, Treasury, Investor Relations, Compliance & Risk Management, Export Control and Sustainability and Business Continuity. Previously, Dominik Asam was Head of Group Controlling at RWE AG in 2010. Between 2005 and 2010 he held various positions at Siemens AG such as CEO of Siemens Financial Services and Corporate Vice President and Treasurer. From 2003 to 2005, Asam headed Investor Relations, Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategy at Infineon Technologies. Dominik Asam began his professional career in 1996 in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs Inc. with postings in Frankfurt, London and New York. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich and the École Centrale Paris, Dominik Asam holds a Master’s in Business Administration from INSEAD (European Institute of Business Administration).
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About Airbus: Airbus is an aircraft manufacturer whose customer focus, commercial know-how, technological leadership, and manufacturing efficiency.
Frederic Sauve
Chief Financial Officer of Amarante International
Frederic Sauve joined Amarante in 2011 as Chief Financial Officer, with the mission of organising administrative services as the Group was knowing an important international growth. His department now covers a broad range of functions such as accounting, business and finance control, information management systems, staff and sales management. Before joining Amarante, Frederic worked in an accounting firm as a chartered accountant, then was hired in 2009 by an audit firm in Paris. For eight years, he carried out and then supervised a great number of missions, mainly in the field of legal audits of French and foreign groups’ accounts. Frederic graduated from the Institut des Hautes Etudes Comptables et Financieres.
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About Amarante International: Amarante International provides security in hostile environments and high-risk areas.
Philippe Sanchez
CFO of Exclusive Group
Philippe joined Exclusive Group in 2007 and brings with him over 20 years’ experience in international finance and business management. His career includes roles as International Management Controller for a large IT consumables division as well as a Chief Financial Officer position with European telecoms operator Tradingcom Europe. Philippe holds a post-graduate degree in International Trade.
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About Exclusive Group: Exclusive Group is the value-added services and technologies (VAST) group.

Amaury Rosset
Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of Wallix
With responsibility for administration and finance, Amaury Rosset has extensive experience in managing companies of varying sizes. Before joining Wallix, he worked for Hachette Filipacchi Medias from 1995 to 1999 as Management Controller, Asia-Pacific Project Manager (based in Hong Kong) and then Publishing Director for the Group’s Hong Kong and Chinese editions. Since 2000, he has helped to set up and develop a multimedia communications agency, XLAB. Amaury Rosset holds degrees in Economics and Management (ESCMP).
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About Wallix: Wallix is a software company providing cyber security solutions.
Sebastien Wuidart
CFO of CERBAIR
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About CERBAIR: CERBAIR develops a real-time anti-drone platform airspace surveillance technology against rogue drones.
Didier Sroussi
CFO of StarChip
Didier Sroussi has more than 28 years of experience in the Semiconductor management. He has occupied high level positions in the areas of Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance at companies such as IBM, STMicroelectronics, Atmel and Inside Secure. His wide experience puts him in the right position to keep a strong customer orientation while targeting company cost control and profitability. Didier holds a Master’s degree in engineering from Ecole Centrale de Marseille and a MBA from IAE Aix en Provence.
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About StarChip: StarChip is a dynamic semiconductor company.