Secretary General of the International Space Summit
French Ministry of European Foreign Affairs
During the forty years he spent in uniform, including thirty-seven in the Air Force (renamed the Air and Space Force in 2020), Philippe Adam held numerous positions of increasing responsibility.
A fighter pilot and test pilot, he began his career in air defence in Cambrai. His areas of expertise have primarily included air operations, military equipment and international relations.
His command positions included Istres Air Base, the National Air Operations Centre, the Air Operations Brigade, the Military Air Expertise Centre, and the “Capability Coherence” Division of the French Armed Forces Staff.
He completed his military career as Commander of Space from 2022 to 2025. Since May 2026, he has been in the second section of general officers, holding the rank of Air Corps General. From January to September 2026, he served as Secretary General of the Paris International Space Summit.
He is now embarking on a new career as a consultant.
