Gaëtan Desclée has joined Starion Group as Chief Executive Officer, starting 22 April 2025. His appointment follows executive roles in business-to-business and business-to-government organisations, particularly in the critical sectors of space, defence and security.
Starion Group has appointed Gaëtan Desclée as CEO, effective immediately. In his new role, Gaëtan will oversee the future evolution of Starion Group, ensuring that the Group’s strategic direction drives business growth and operational efficiency across all departments and regions.
Gaëtan has over 25 years of senior leadership experience, with a strong track record of transforming and scaling businesses across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
Before joining Starion, Gaëtan held executive roles at Serco and Securitas, where he successfully directed initiatives to drive growth, optimise performance and reposition both businesses for long-term success. Most recently, he undertook a Board Director programme at The International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
In addition to his management roles, Gaëtan is a guest lecturer at HEC Paris Business School.
In 2016, Gaëtan was awarded the Knight of the Order of the Crown (Belgium) for services rendered to the Belgian state. He has a Master’s in Management Science and Business Administration and an Executive MBA, and is fluent in Dutch, English and French.
Further information
Contact details: Isabelle Roels, VP Marketing and Communications (i.roels@stariongroup.eu)