Laurence Monnoyer-Smith

Chief Sustainability Officer CNES

Laurence Monnoyer-Smith is head of sustainable development at the French Space Agency, CNES, and is in charge of CSR policies. She is a French academic and expert in environmental communication and public policy. She has held various high-profile positions in the French administration, particularly in the field of sustainable development and digital transformation. Laurence Monnoyer-Smith was appointed Deputy Director of the National Commission for Public Debate and Commissioner for Sustainable Development within the Ministry of Ecological Transition. As such, she has worked on France’s strategies for combating climate change and public participation arrangements. Before entering public service, she was a professor in communication sciences, with a focus on media, technology, and their societal impact. Laurence Monnoyer-Smith has made significant contributions to the intersection of communication, digital innovation, and environmental policy.