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EDUCATION
sophie.gdo@gmail.com
CONTACT
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABOUT ME
BUSINESS
•EMBA, Advanced Business Acumen
Kedge Business School, 2016
+ 33 603 468 782
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegiordanengo/
30 av. H. Malacrida, 13100 Aix enProvence
EU AFFAIRS
•Master in EU project & funding 
engineering 
Université Paris 8, 2024
DEFENSE
•AuditeurIHEDN, Defense strategy and 
European security policy.
Institutdes Hautes Etudes de Défense
Nationale, 2022
LAW & LANGUAGES
•MASTER 2 in Translation (ENG., GER.) 
& European law, multilingual 
communication,
Universität des Saarlandes, 1998
Governmental Key Account Manager
•Business interface for “OCCAR”, the French and Spanish MoDs
wrt. The military TIGER programme.
•Led contract definition and negotiations for fleet support, 
design, and production.
•Managed commercial strategy in line with product policy.
ACHIEVEMENT: 77Mio€ contracted bids in 2017, including
TIGER mid-life upgrade “Mark II” development contract.
Airbus Helicopters, Jan. 2014 -Sept. 2017

AWARD(S)
•  Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite 
(JORF n°0142 21/06/2022)
•  Sports: Hiking, cycling.
• Arts & literature
• Oenology (WSET level 2 certificate)
• Geopolitics
• Volunteering: “Stand for Ukraine”, Rotary 
International
INTERESTS
SKILLS
Complex Contract Manager
•As focal point, managed by-the-hour contract for the military 
NH90 programmein liaison with NATO and French Forces.
•Focused on performance-basedoutcomes to ensure 
operational readiness (incl. “Barkhane” operations).
•Oversaw multiple support disciplines including technical data, 
airworthiness, technical support, and training while managing 
on-site technical teams.
ACHIEVEMENT: Award & management of a 103M€ contract
successful operational capability for operations in Mali.
Airbus Helicopters, Oct. 2010 -December 2013
•International & governmental relations
•EU Law & funding
•D&S Business development & sales
•Programme& contract management
•Create shared value &  trustful relationships
•Structured & Systematic approach
•Creative design thinking
•Customer support & services
LANGUAGES
French (Native)
English
German
Spanish
ProgrammeContract Manager
Airbus Helicopters, Jul. 2006 -Sept. 2010
•Managed a military TIGER Material supply contract in direct 
interface with OCCAR, NATO/ NSPA, and national forces to 
guarantee aircraft availability.
ACHIEVEMENT: Managed a major spare parts contract 
exceeding €100 million, benefiting France, Spain, and Germany.
Airworthiness Manager
Apsys/ Airbus Helicopters, Jan. 2005 -June. 2006
•Managed the military TIGER airworthiness qualification 
standard (FAR29)  within the design office.
•Served as the single point of contact for TIGER certification, 
liaising with OCCAR and French/German airworthiness 
authorities.
ACHIEVEMENT: Certification of the Tiger design standard.
Communication & Contract Officer
TIGER Training Centre (MoD), Sept. 2000 -Dec. 2004
•Ensured the setup of the military TIGER Training Centre, 
defining joint processes (flight safety, logistics) and initial OEM 
contracts.
•Managed internal/external communication, press relations, 
and provided interpreting/translation services.
ACHIEVEMENT: Managed the successful setup and on-
time opening of the binational Training Centre in July 2003.

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Multidisciplinary senior manager with proven track record of driving 
business development & Prrogrammemanagement, fostering 
multilateral partnerships within the EU, and the defense & security 
sectors. Expertise in navigating complex customer & industrial 
landscapes to achieve sustainable growth. 
SOPHIE GIORDANENGO
EU-N ATO B U S I N E S S S O L U T I O N S
Business Development Manager EU-NATO
•Manage European Defense funded Project and consortium of 
56 partners in liaison with the European Commission
•Drives governmentalBusiness Development leveraging on EU 
funds (HORIZON, EDF, Global Gateway.), in liaison with the EU.
•Developsglobal business solutions involving multilateral 
partnerships.
•SpearheadsNATObusiness development & intelligence 
initiatives incl. working group on climate security.
ACHIEVEMENTS:  Comprehensive EU capture plan, defined a
multi-asset forest protection ecosystem with the EU Commission.
Airbus Helicopters, June 2021 -present
HO Contract Controlling & Business Partner
•Led a Franco-German team ensuring the profitability of 
complex governmental contracts  worldwide. 
•Oversaw key financial exercises including business case 
development,  E@C forecasting, orienting strategic decision-
making.
•Financial transformation of processes & ERP: Drove transition 
from product-oriented to contract-driven finances.
ACHIEVEMENT: Successful Management of a 425M€ contract
portfolio across AH international network.
Airbus Helicopters, Oct. 2017 -May 2021
EDUCATION
sophie.gdo@gmail.com
CONTACT
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABOUT ME
BUSINESS
•EMBA, Advanced Business Acumen
Kedge Business School, 2016
+ 33 603 468 782
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegiordanengo/
30 av. H. Malacrida, 13100 Aix enProvence
EU AFFAIRS
•Master in EU project & funding 
engineering 
Université Paris 8, 2024
DEFENSE
•AuditeurIHEDN, Defense strategy and 
European security policy.
Institutdes Hautes Etudes de Défense
Nationale, 2022
LAW & LANGUAGES
•MASTER 2 in Translation (ENG., GER.) 
& European law, multilingual 
communication,
Universität des Saarlandes, 1998
Governmental Key Account Manager
•Business interface for “OCCAR”, the French and Spanish MoDs
wrt. The military TIGER programme.
•Led contract definition and negotiations for fleet support, 
design, and production.
•Managed commercial strategy in line with product policy.
ACHIEVEMENT: 77Mio€ contracted bids in 2017, including
TIGER mid-life upgrade “Mark II” development contract.
Airbus Helicopters, Jan. 2014 -Sept. 2017

AWARD(S)
•  Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite 
(JORF n°0142 21/06/2022)
•  Sports: Hiking, cycling.
• Arts & literature
• Oenology (WSET level 2 certificate)
• Geopolitics
• Volunteering: “Stand for Ukraine”, Rotary 
International
INTERESTS
SKILLS
Complex Contract Manager
•As focal point, managed by-the-hour contract for the military 
NH90 programmein liaison with NATO and French Forces.
•Focused on performance-basedoutcomes to ensure 
operational readiness (incl. “Barkhane” operations).
•Oversaw multiple support disciplines including technical data, 
airworthiness, technical support, and training while managing 
on-site technical teams.
ACHIEVEMENT: Award & management of a 103M€ contract
successful operational capability for operations in Mali.
Airbus Helicopters, Oct. 2010 -December 2013
•International & governmental relations
•EU Law & funding
•D&S Business development & sales
•Programme& contract management
•Create shared value &  trustful relationships
•Structured & Systematic approach
•Creative design thinking
•Customer support & services
LANGUAGES
French (Native)
English
German
Spanish
ProgrammeContract Manager
Airbus Helicopters, Jul. 2006 -Sept. 2010
•Managed a military TIGER Material supply contract in direct 
interface with OCCAR, NATO/ NSPA, and national forces to 
guarantee aircraft availability.
ACHIEVEMENT: Managed a major spare parts contract 
exceeding €100 million, benefiting France, Spain, and Germany.
Airworthiness Manager
Apsys/ Airbus Helicopters, Jan. 2005 -June. 2006
•Managed the military TIGER airworthiness qualification 
standard (FAR29)  within the design office.
•Served as the single point of contact for TIGER certification, 
liaising with OCCAR and French/German airworthiness 
authorities.
ACHIEVEMENT: Certification of the Tiger design standard.
Communication & Contract Officer
TIGER Training Centre (MoD), Sept. 2000 -Dec. 2004
•Ensured the setup of the military TIGER Training Centre, 
defining joint processes (flight safety, logistics) and initial OEM 
contracts.
•Managed internal/external communication, press relations, 
and provided interpreting/translation services.
ACHIEVEMENT: Managed the successful setup and on-
time opening of the binational Training Centre in July 2003.

---

Multidisciplinary senior manager with proven track record of driving 
business development and fostering multilateral partnerships within 
the defense & security sectors. Expertise in navigating complex 
geopolitical & Customer landscapes to deliver innovative solutions 
and achieve sustainable growth. 
SOPHIE GIORDANENGO
EU-N ATO B U S I N E S S S O L U T I O N S
Business Development EU-NATO
•Manage the innovation Contract in interface with a consortium 
of 56 European partners.
•Drives governmentalBusiness Development leveraging on EU 
funds, and engineering global solutions/ ecosystems for 
customers.
•SpearheadsNATObusiness development & intelligence 
initiatives.
ACHIEVEMENTS:  Comprehensive EU capture plan, multi-asset
Amazonian forest protection ecosystem shared with the EU
Commission.
Airbus Helicopters, June 2021 -present
HO Contract & Finance/ Business Partner
•Led a Franco-German team ensuring the profitability of 
complex governmental contracts worldwide. 
•Oversaw key financial exercises including business case 
development,  E@C forecasting, orienting strategic decision-
making.
•Financial transformation of processes & ERP: Drove transition 
from product-oriented to contract-driven finances.
ACHIEVEMENT: Successful Management of a 425M€ contract
portfolio across AH international network.
Airbus Helicopters, Oct. 2017 -May 2021
EDUCATION
sophie.gdo@gmail.com
CONTACT
WORK EXPERIENCE
ABOUT ME
BUSINESS
•EMBA, Advanced Business Acumen
Kedge Business School, 2016
+ 33 603 468 782
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegiordanengo/
30 av. H. Malacrida, 13100 Aix enProvence
EU AFFAIRS
•Master in EU project & funding 
engineering 
Université Paris 8, 2024
DEFENSE
•AuditeurIHEDN, Defense strategy and 
European security policy.
Institutdes Hautes Etudes de Défense
Nationale, 2022
LAW & LANGUAGES
•MASTER 2 in Translation (ENG., GER.) 
& European law, multilingual 
communication,
Universität des Saarlandes, 1998
Key Account Manager (Military)
•Business interface of European  “OCCAR” agency, and French 
and Spanish MoDs.
•Led contract definition and negotiations for fleet support, 
design, and production.
•Managed commercial strategy in line with product policy.
ACHIEVEMENT: 77Mio€ contracted bids in 2017, including
TIGER mid-life upgrade “Mark II” development contract.
Airbus Helicopters, Jan. 2014 -Sept. 2017

AWARD(S)
•  Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite 
(JORF n°0142 21/06/2022)
•  Hiking, cycling
• Oenology (WSET level 2 certificate)
• Geopolitics
• Volunteering: “Stand for Ukraine”
INTERESTS
SKILLS
ProgrammeSupport Contract Manager 
•As Customer focal point, managed performance-based 
contract for the NH90 programmein liaison with NATO and 
French Forces.
•Ensured successful Entry into Service of the 1
st
TFRA within 
French Forces.
•Secured operational readiness (incl. “Barkhane” operations).
•Oversaw multiple support disciplines including technical data, 
“CAMO”, tech. support, and training while managing on-site 
teams.
ACHIEVEMENT: Award & management of a 103M€ contract
successful operational capability for operations in Mali.
Airbus Helicopters, Oct. 2010 -December 2013
•International & governmental relations
•EU Law & funding
•D&S Business &  Support
•Programme& contract management
•Create shared value &  trustful relationships
•Structured & Systematic approach
•Creative design thinking
•Customer support & services
LANGUAGES
French (Native)
English
German
Spanish
ProgrammeSupport Contract Manager 
Airbus Helicopters, Jul. 2006 -Sept. 2010
•Managed TIGER Material supply contracts in direct interface 
with OCCAR agency, French, German, Spanish forces to 
guarantee aircraft availability.
ACHIEVEMENT: Managed a major spare parts contract 
exceeding €100 million, benefiting France, Spain, and Germany.
Airworthiness Manager TIGER 
Apsys, Jan. 2005 -June. 2006
•Managed the Helicopter airworthiness qualification standard
(FAR29)  within the design office.
•Served as the single point of contact for TIGER helicopter 
certification, liaising with OCCAR agency,  and French/German 
airworthiness authorities
ACHIEVEMENT: On-time certification of the Tiger design
standard.
Communication Officer TIGER
TIGER Training Centre (MoD), Sept. 2000 -Dec. 2004
•Ensured the setup of Training Centre, defining joint processes 
(flight safety, logistics) and initial OEM contracts.
•Managed internal/external communication, press relations, 
and provided interpreting/translation services.
ACHIEVEMENT: Played a key role in the successful setup and on-
time opening of the binational Training Centre in July 2003.
MISC. TRAINING COURSES
•  ASD 2000M at NSPA, Luxemburg
•  First Line & Advanced Team Management
• Part 21, 145
• Integrated Logistic Support"
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