Phillipe Carette. Photo: Thales

Thales appointed Phillippe Carette as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the InFlyt Experience business, which provicers connect in-flight entertainment systems and services. He replaces Dominique Giannoni, who took a new leadership role within Thales.

Carette will drive the company’s strategic corporate transformation initiatives within the business. He will also steer the digitalization of the connectivity and entertainment systems portfolio, including the recently introduced InFlyt360 digital platform, which allows airlines to continuously improve the passenger experience with features such as personalization, monetization, dynamic content, and optimized engagement.

Carette has spent more than 30 years in the aviation industry and previously held several leadership positions within Thales, including head of the Electrical Systems business and vice president and managing director of the Commercial Avionics unit.