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Marc Houalla
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Marc Émile Fouad Houalla
10 February 1961 Rueil-Malmaison, France
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| Nationality | French |
| Citizenship | French |
| Education | Aerospace engineer MBA |
| Alma mater | École nationale de l'aviation civile HEC Paris IAE Paris |
| Occupation | Deputy Executive Officer, Chief Officer of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport |
| Employer | Groupe ADP |
| Known for | Director-General of the École nationale de l'aviation civile |
| Predecessor | Franck Goldnadel |
| Children | 2 children |
Marc Houalla was born on February 10, 1961. He is a French public servant, which means he works for the government or public organizations.
From 2008 to 2017, he was the head of the École nationale de l'aviation civile (ENAC). This is a famous French university for civil aviation. It trains people to work in air travel.
Later, he became the Managing Director of Paris-Orly Airport. This was from November 2017 to February 2018. After that, he became the Chief Officer of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This is one of the busiest airports in the world.
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Marc Houalla's Early Life and Education
Marc Houalla studied at the ENAC. He graduated as an aerospace engineer. This means he learned how to design and build aircraft.
He also earned a MBA from HEC Paris in 1990. An MBA is a special degree in business management.
Marc Houalla's Career Journey
Marc Houalla started his career in 1985. He worked as an engineer for civil aviation in Canada.
In 1987, he became a project manager in Paris. He worked on technical services for air navigation. This involves guiding planes safely.
By 1992, he led the technical and financial departments. This was for a training service in aviation. He also taught management control at universities like ESCP Europe and HEC Paris.
Returning to Aviation Management
In 1996, he worked as a consultant for SOFREAVIA. This company gives advice on economic and financial matters.
Two years later, he returned to the DGAC. This is France's main civil aviation authority. He became an operations manager in Toulouse.
Leading Airports and Aviation Schools
From 2003 to 2006, Marc Houalla was the director of the Marseille Provence Airport.
In 2006, he became the director of SEFA. This organization manages aviation training. Soon after, he was appointed to lead the École nationale de l'aviation civile.
From 2017 to 2018, he managed Paris-Orly Airport. He also became the Honorary President of ENAC Alumni. This is an organization for former students of ENAC.
In February 2018, he took on his current role. He became the Chief Officer of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. Since March 2018, he is also the President of ENAC Alumni.
Awards and Recognition
In September 2013, Marc Houalla received an important honor. He became a Chevalier (knight) of the National Order of Merit. This is a high award given by the French government.
See also
In Spanish: Marc Houalla para niños
