Frédéric Bernard-Payen

Engineering Trust in the Unified Data & AI Thread With over 22 years of experience—spanning a decade in high-stakes consulting and 12 years at Airbus—I have dedicated my career to pioneering data governance as a primary business enabler. My philosophy is rooted in building bridges between data, digital systems, and human intelligence to unlock growth responsibly. Throughout my tenure at Airbus, I founded and steered a federated network of data practitioners, uniting officers across global business lines with legal and cybersecurity partners. My focus has been the "Data Product 2.0" evolution—moving beyond simple datasets to high-integrity "Trustworthy" data products. This foundation is the strategic prerequisite for the digital thread, advanced analytics, and the successful deployment of industrial-scale AI.