Nicolas began his career as a mechanical engineer in 2001, progressing through project management, space sector leadership and sales before heading NEXEYA's space business.
He became CEO of HEMERIA in July 2019 and Chairman in 2026.
Named Manager of the Year at Toulouse's Space Forum in 2020, he joined Club Galaxie's board in 2021 and was nominated to the International Academy of Astronautics in 2022. In late 2025, he was named a Knight of the National Order of Merit.