François Jacq

Jacq has held significant positions in French public administration. Since April 2018, he has served as the Administrator General of the Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), France's atomic and alternative energy commission, and he became the president of its board of directors in November 2019. His tenure at the CEA focused on advancing energy research and technology.

On March 26, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron put forward Jacq's name to lead the CNES, succeeding Philippe Baptiste, who had transitioned to a ministerial role. The nomination requires approval from the French National Assembly and Senate, as outlined in the French Constitution.^[2] If confirmed, Jacq would oversee France's space research and exploration efforts.

• News article on Jacq's CNES nomination