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The Aerospace & Defence sector is entering a sustained growth cycle, driven by rising geopolitical tensions, a renewed focus on sovereignty, and increasing defence budgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisations must simultaneously advance their critical programmes (cyber security, space, defence systems), strengthen operational excellence, and secure their supply chains, while driving profound industrial, digital and cultural transformation within increasingly demanding regulatory and authorisation frameworks, particularly those governing the Defence Industrial and Technological Base (BITD).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this increasingly complex environment, human capital has become a strategic asset. <\/strong>Leaders capable of succeeding in this context\u2014combining technical expertise, strategic vision and the ability to engage their teams\u2014are becoming increasingly scarce in a labour market where demand already far exceeds supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attracting these hybrid profiles, preparing for generational renewal, and retaining critical expertise in the face of growing international competition have therefore become decisive challenges. They will directly determine the sector’s ability to transform and deliver on its ambitions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover our briefing paper on HR transformations and challenges in the aerospace and defence sectors.<\/a> (in french)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Grant Alexander, we fully embrace our role as consultants, working closely with our clients on their strategic challenges.<\/p>\n

We build a close, trusting relationship with you, based on active listening and a deep understanding of your culture, your market, and your context.<\/p>\n

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As an independent French group, we bring together nearly 100 colleagues with diverse backgrounds to provide you with comprehensive support, combining complementary expertise and synergistic talent to serve your projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n Our Commitment to the Aerospace and Defence Sectors\n <\/h2>\n
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Through our dedicated practice, we support organizations of all sizes- including major clients, equipment manufacturers, and subcontractors – operating in sensitive environments characterized by significant sovereignty and security challenges.<\/p>\n

We operate with rigor, discretion, and dedication during critical phases, whether they involve transformation, acceleration, or emergency situations.<\/p>\n

From direct recruitment and interim management to assessment, coaching, change management, and operational consulting, we design and implement tailored solutions to identify and attract strategic talent, navigate critical junctures, and sustainably strengthen your teams\u2019 leadership\u2014all to drive your performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t

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\n We assist you in identifying and recruiting executives and key experts for strategic roles. Our services are based on a targeted talent search approach, tailored to the specific characteristics of the sector and the scarcity of qualified candidates.
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\n We support you in improving your performance and securing your operations, addressing key challenges related to transformation, scaling up, or restructuring.
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With offices in several major cities in France\u2014including Paris, Lyon, Nantes, Toulouse, Aix-Marseille, and Lille\u2014as well as in Switzerland\u2014in Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, and Zurich\u2014 we support your recruitment needs at regional, national, and international levels.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are also the exclusive partner in both countries for InterSearch, the global leader in executive recruitment, which allows us to provide you with access to the best talent worldwide through our network of partners in more than 50 countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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