Philippe Vallée

Executive Vice President, Cybersecurity and Digital Identity at Thales

France

About

Digital technology leader with over 35 years’ industry experience. Previously CEO at Gemalto, I have led the Cybersecurity and Digital Identity business at Thales since its acquisition in 2019. I believe agility, curiosity, and teamwork are key to success - especially in a fast-moving technology landscape. Agility enables resilience and responsiveness to changing customer needs. Curiosity drives deeper understanding and openness to new ideas. Teamwork matters because success is collective; when people perform, the company performs. At Thales, we build trusted solutions that make digital interactions safer. We authenticate people and things, protect data, and continuously innovate to make security seamless and convenient. Thales is a global leader in digital security, bringing trust to an increasingly connected world. We design and deliver products, software, and services that support rapid digital transformation - adapting to evolving risks, regulatory change, and demand for seamless user experiences. Our technology underpins modern life, spanning mobile communications, financial services, automotive, IT & software, healthcare, and consumer electronics. With 100% of new products eco-designed and inclusive solutions like the Voice Payment Card, we also support sustainable digital transformation for a connected future.

Experience

  • Executive Vice President, Cybersecurity and Digital Identity at Thales
    Apr 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 3 mos

  • Member Board of Directors at Edenred
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    Global Leader in Employee Benefits and Smart Mobility Solutions

  • Membre at CLUB TOP 20
    Oct 2011 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

  • Gemalto (17 yrs 1 mo)
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Sep 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2014 - Aug 2016 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Operational responsibility for all the company's businesses

    • EVP Telecom BU
      Jul 2007 - Dec 2013 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      Overall responsibility for this Business Unit providing >€1bn revenues from the mobile telecom market. Including strategy, product development, sales and support. Guided the business transition towards software platforms and services.

  • VP Operations at Gemplus Technologies Asia
    Aug 1999 - Aug 2001 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Management of the business in Asia with a specific focus on the fast-growing mobile sector including the world's first 3G launch in Japan. Based initially in Hong Kong then in Singapore.