Patrice Caine is the Président-directeur général (CEO) of Thales, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he leads 81,000 colleagues, focusing on leveraging technology to address significant global challenges.

Beyond his leadership at Thales, Caine also serves as the President of the ANRT and Vice-President of France Industrie. He believes that technology is crucial for building a greener, safer, and more inclusive future.