The nomination of Florian Guillermet as the Executive Director of EASA followed a transparent procedure initiated by the European Commission.
EASA’s Management Board In a significant development, has selected Florian Guillermet as the future Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Florian Guillermet currently serves as the Director at DSNA, the French State’s designated Air Navigation Services Provider. With over 26 years of experience in aviation, he brings a wealth of knowledge, particularly in Air Navigation and Air Traffic Management. His extensive career includes a role as the Executive Director at SESAR Joint Undertaking from 2014 to 2021. Before that, he held various positions at EUROCONTROL starting in 2004. Guillermet has also worked with the French Civil Aviation Authority and Air France.
“I am pleased to announce that we have selected Florian Guillermet as the Executive Director of EASA,” said Piotr Samson, Chair of the Management Board and President of Civil Aviation at the Polish Civil Aviation Authority, EASA. “I have known Florian for many years and deeply respect his operational knowledge of aviation as well as his high-level strategic thinking. I am sure that, under his leadership, EASA and the European aviation community will grow and prosper even further,” he further added.
The nomination of Florian Guillermet follows a transparent procedure initiated by the European Commission. A preliminary selection identified the candidate best suited in terms of merit, competence, and relevant experience in civil aviation. The EASA Management Board then made the final selection in Cologne on December 13 2023. The next step in the process involves the selected candidate presenting to the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), scheduled for January 22, 2024. A formal appointment notice is planned for February 15, and the actual start date is yet to be confirmed.
Magda Kopczyńska, Director-General for Mobility and Transport, the European Commission said, “Ensuring the highest levels of safety in the sky will always be our top priority, and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency continues to lead efforts to keep passengers safe. I am very pleased with the selection of Florian as the future Executive Director of EASA. Based on his impressive track record, I can be very confident that the future of aviation safety in Europe and beyond is in capable hands. I look forward to our continued cooperation!”
Florian Guillermet will succeed Luc Tytgat, who has been serving as the Acting Executive Director since September 1, 2023. Tytgat assumed the role following the departure of Patrick Ky, whose 10-year mandate as Executive Director concluded on August 31 2023.
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EASA plays a central role in the European Commission’s aviation strategy, ensuring aviation safety and contributing to the sector’s sustainability. The agency, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, has expanded responsibilities, particularly in promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels under the RefuelEU legislation. EASA is actively engaged in supporting innovation in drones, urban air mobility, and various other aviation domains.
