Olivier Andriès, 62, holds degrees from École polytechnique (1981) and École des Mines de Paris (1987). In 1990, Olivier Andriès joined the Treasury department at the French Ministry of Finance where he oversaw aerospace and defense companies. In 1993, he joined the cabinet of the Minister of the Economy and Finance, as advisor on industrial affairs. In 1995, he moved to the Lagardère group as Deputy Director of Strategy,and was named personal advisor to Jean-Luc Lagardère in 1998. In 2000, Olivier Andriès joined Airbus, in charge of Widebody Aircraft Programs. He was appointed to the Executive Committee in 2005 as Executive Vice President, Strategy. In 2008, he joined Safran as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Development. He was subsequently named Executive Vice President, in charge of the Defense and Security branch, and a member of the Management Board, in 2009. In 2011, Olivier Andriès was named Chief Executive Officer of Safran Helicopter Engines. In 2015, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Safran Aircraft Engines. On January 1st, 2021, Olivier Andriès became Chief Executive Officer of Safran.