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Relations, Esa Public Press Release Nr. 21-96 : ESA's ne
No 21-97 Paris, 1 July 1997
New Director General takes over at ESA
Antonio Rodota, an Italian, is today taking over as head of the
14-nation European Space Agency. Appointed for a period of
four years, he will see ESA into the 21st century, succeeding
the French Director General, Jean-Marie Luton, who has been
in charge for almost seven years, since 1 October 1990.
At 61, Mr Rodota has had many years' experience in industry
as Director of the Space Division of Finmeccanica (Italy),
Managing Director of Quadratics Supercomputer World Ltd
(Italy/UK) and as a member of the boards of several
international companies, including Arianespace.
Mr Rodota graduated from Rome University in electronic
engineering in 1959 and began his career with SISPRE S.p.A.
(Italy). In 1965/66 he spent a year as Italian delegate at
NATO in Paris, then moved back to Italy for a long period with
Selenia (1966/80), followed by three years as head of
Compagnia Nazionale Satelliti (Italy). In 1983 he moved to
Alenia Spazio (now Alenia Aerospazio), where he held a series
of senior positions before becoming Chief Executive in 1995.
"It is a real challenge but interest in the space sector is
increasing all over the world and I see a rosy future for ESA.
It must adapt to the rapid changes that are taking place and
must also continue to play its part in supporting industry. This
collective effort will guarantee that it has a bright future" said
Mr Rodota.
At its last meeting held in Paris on 25 June, the ESA Council,
on the recommendation of the Director General, extended the
term of office of Mr Fredrik Engstrom, Director of Launchers,
for a further two years to the end of September 2000.
Council also offered Mr Jorg Feustel-Buechl, Director of
Manned Spaceflight and Microgravity, a further four-year
mandate.
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