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Jean-Luc Maria

CEO of Exotrail since 2021, ex-CNRS.

Jean-Luc Maria has served as CEO of the French in-space mobility company Exotrail since 2021, after a background at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research).

Overview

Role
CEO, Exotrail (since 2021)
Based in
Massy, Ile-de-France, France
Prior experience
CNRS

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Frequently asked

Who is Jean-Luc Maria?
Jean-Luc Maria has served as CEO of the French in-space mobility company Exotrail since 2021, after a background at CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research).
What is Jean-Luc Maria's role?
Jean-Luc Maria is CEO, Exotrail (since 2021), based in Massy, Ile-de-France, France.
Where did Jean-Luc Maria work before?
Jean-Luc Maria's prior roles include CNRS.

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  1. 1

    Jean-Luc Maria becomes President & CEO of Exotrail, succeeding co-founder David Henri, as part of a management evolution to support hypergrowth; confirms Maria as a co-founder.

    Exotrail: Exotrail management is evolving to support its hypergrowth
    Verified2021-05-10
  2. 2

    Exotrail founded 2017 by four co-founders including Jean-Luc Maria.

    Wikipedia: Exotrail
    Verified2026-08-07
  3. 3

    CNRS background: aerospace engineer (ISAE-SupAero), 15+ years as space project manager at CNRS, technical project management on Venus Express, ExoMars, and BepiColombo missions.

    Odyssee Celeste: Jean-Luc Maria, CEO et cofondateur d'Exotrail
    Reported2026-08-07
  4. 4

    Current title confirmation: Co-Founder & CEO, Exotrail.

    Exotrail: Careers - Jean-Luc Maria
    Reported2026-08-07