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3 paths, 1 school: an inspiring encounter between generations
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On January 27, 2026, ISAE-SUPAERO and its Foundation co-organized a conference dedicated to dialogue between students and alumni. Hosted by Agnès Trincal, the aim of the event was to create an open forum for discussion about career paths, career choices and the responsibilities associated with management positions.
Through the testimonies of three alumni with particularly rich career paths, students were able to discover the diversity of possible paths after school, but also the common values that structure these paths: commitment, high standards, encounters, curiosity and a sense of responsibility.
Unique trajectories: from students to decision-makers
Throughout the conference, discussions focused on concrete themes directly linked to students’ questions and the realities of the professional world. The speakers were straightforward and to the point, addressing issues such as orientation, opportunities, career choices and evolving responsibilities.
The role of encounters, contacts and networks in building a career path was given pride of place. Speakers emphasized the extent to which professional relationships, mentoring and involvement in collective projects can open up decisive perspectives, often beyond the trajectories initially envisaged.
Discussions also focused on the engineer’s gradual transition to steering, management and decision-making functions. How can we broaden our field of competence? How to move from technical expertise to strategic vision? How to assume responsibility in complex, highly constrained environments? These are just some of the questions that fueled the rich and pragmatic discussions.
The speakers also shared their views on the evolution of professions, organizations and societal expectations, highlighting the importance of adaptability, continuous training and the ability to challenge oneself. By evoking their current activities, the three alumni illustrated the diversity of forms that careers can take at different stages of professional life.
Marwan Lahoud
Class S 1989
Chairman of the Board of Directors, ISAE-SUPAERO
Partner, Messier & Associés
Chairman of the Board of Directors of ISAE-SUPAERO, Marwan Lahoud has extensive experience in the aeronautics, space and defense sectors. His career has taken him to management positions in major industrial and financial groups, where he has steered large-scale transformation and innovation strategies.
In particular, he shared his vision of the engineer’s role in a changing world, emphasizing the importance of rigor, analytical ability and decision-making in demanding contexts.
Stéphane Albernhe
Class S 1991
Chairman, ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation
President & Founding Partner, Archery Strategy Consulting
Chairman of the ISAE-SUPAERO Foundation, Stéphane Albernhe is a renowned entrepreneur and strategist, whose career has been built on a foundation of consulting and innovation. His commitment to the Foundation illustrates his desire to provide long-term support for the school’s students and projects.
At the conference, he stressed the importance of initiative, commitment and the meaning given to career choices, as well as the key role of alumni networks and solidarity.
Rémi Cléro
Class S 1986
Chief Executive Officer, Le Créno Management
Rémi Cléro presented a rich and varied career path, reflecting the diversity of possible career paths after ISAE-SUPAERO. His international experience in different professional environments illustrates the importance of curiosity, openness and adaptability.
Her testimony highlighted the progressive construction of careers, continuous learning and the search for balance between personal ambitions and professional responsibilities.
Above and beyond individual experiences, this conference illustrated the richness of intergenerational dialogue. The discussions, fueled by the curiosity of the students and the availability of the speakers, enabled us to address with lucidity the contemporary challenges of engineering and management careers.
Thanks to the involvement of the school, the Foundation and Agnès Trincal, this meeting was an important moment of reflection, inspiration and transmission. It served as a reminder that, despite the diversity of their backgrounds, ISAE-SUPAERO alumni share a common foundation: high standards, commitment and a desire to make a positive contribution to society.