Pierre Cardinal is a senior sales and business development executive with more than 30 years of international experience in the high-tech sector. He has a proven track record in developing and executing strategic sales and marketing initiatives, leading senior commercial teams, and driving business growth across complex global markets.
 
Throughout his career, Pierre has worked with leading technology companies, delivering advanced solutions and services to major customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors. His expertise includes direct sales, strategic partnerships, and collaboration with Tier 1 integrators, contractors, and OEMs.
 
For the past 10 years, Pierre has been with Smiths Interconnect, now part of Molex ADS, where he has focused on fiber optics and high-performance components for Tier 1 contractors in the space, defense, and avionics markets across EMEA. He is also an active member of the Photonics Working Group at the European Space Agency.