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Louis Catala

Parallaxe
Parallaxe

Partner

Louis Catala is partner and head of Aerospace & Defense Europe at EFESO

With more than 20 years of experience, Louis is a results -and impact- driven operations and digital executive known for successfully driving transformation programs from strategy through to execution.

Louis has a strong track record of managing operational performance improvement projects across a variety of sectors, including energy, aeronautics, infrastructure, life sciences, transportation, and consumer goods, particularly for private equity-backed companies. Combining analytical rigor with leadership capabilities, Louis brings a unique ability to align digital transformation with tangible operational outcomes.

Throughout a career that bridges both consulting and hands-on operational roles, Louis has developed deep expertise across corporate functions—from supply chain and operational excellence to cost competitiveness, strategic due diligence, and post-merger integration. Louis also specializes in leveraging data analytics and digital tools to drive efficiency and optimize value.

Louis holds a Master of Science in Engineering from École Centrale in France and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, with international modules in the United States. Speaks French and English.