France’s electrical and electronic manufacturing sector sits at the intersection of industrial innovation, connected products, and global supply chains. From smart buildings and industrial automation to embedded systems and IoT-enabled devices, manufacturers face an expanding cyber threat landscape that spans IT, OT, and product security. The security leaders featured below are shaping how French industrial groups protect intellectual property, ensure operational resilience, and secure connected technologies at scale.
Sébastien Valsemey — Group Chief Information Security Officer, Somfy Group
As Group Chief Information Security Officer at Somfy Group, Sébastien Valsemey oversees cybersecurity for a global leader in home and building automation operating in 58 countries. His role sits at the crossroads of industrial systems, connected products, and large-scale international operations. In an organization deeply embedded in the smart home ecosystem, his leadership is central to aligning cybersecurity with innovation, product reliability, and long-term trust in connected environments.
Alexandre Lauga — Chief Information Security Officer, Eliot Program at Legrand
Alexandre Lauga serves as Chief Information Security Officer for Legrand’s Eliot IoT program, where cybersecurity is a foundational pillar of connected product strategy. With a background spanning operational CISO roles, consulting, and group-level security leadership, he brings deep expertise in securing large-scale IoT ecosystems. His work focuses on embedding security into connected devices and platforms while supporting Legrand’s global ambitions in smart infrastructure and digital services.
Fabrice Roux — Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer, SPS IN Groupe
Fabrice Roux combines the roles of Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at SPS IN Groupe, a company specialized in dual-interface smartcard manufacturing. With a strong engineering background in software, machine vision, and secure systems, he leads IT and cybersecurity in an environment where hardware integrity, embedded security, and production reliability are mission-critical. His long-standing experience bridges industrial engineering and information security in highly specialized manufacturing contexts.
Thierry Batte — Director of Information Systems and Chief Information Officer, Asteelflash
Thierry Batte leads digital and technology strategy at Asteelflash as Director of Information Systems and Chief Information Officer, with responsibility for both performance and security of enterprise systems. His role encompasses governance, regulatory compliance, and large-scale IT transformation within an electronics manufacturing services environment. By aligning cybersecurity with operational excellence and industrial processes, he ensures resilience across global manufacturing and supply operations.
Pascal Mary — Group Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Cybersecurity and Data Protection, Hager Group
Pascal Mary holds global responsibility for cybersecurity and data protection at Hager Group, covering traditional IT, industrial systems, and connected products. His scope spans IT, OT, and IoT environments, reflecting the complexity of modern electrical equipment manufacturing. By integrating digital security and data protection governance, he plays a key role in securing Industry 4.0 initiatives and safeguarding connected product ecosystems across international operations.
Why France’s Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing Security Leaders Matter
As electrical and electronic manufacturers increasingly embed connectivity into products and production environments, cybersecurity becomes inseparable from product quality, safety, and business continuity. The leaders highlighted here demonstrate how security strategy, industrial expertise, and digital innovation must converge to protect both operations and customers. Their work underscores France’s growing influence in shaping secure, resilient manufacturing for a connected world.