Jeff Rioux

Director of Business Development Safran Defense & Space Inc.

Mr. Rioux is an experienced business executive with over 30 years’ experience in developing and successfully executing pursuit plans for domestic and international markets of highly technical products and advanced technology solutions. Technology areas include Electro-Optical / Infrared solutions, high performance materials, advanced composites and ballistic protection. In Jeff’s current role as Director, Business Development at Safran Defense & Space, Inc., he is responsible for development and fielding of advanced EO/IR stabilized sighting systems and inertial technology in the US market. Application focus areas include military land vehicles, rotary and fixed wing aircraft and maritime vessels. Jeff has several US and International patents and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor’s of Science degree (with Distinction) in Mechanical Engineering.