Véronique Creissels Chief Communications Officer KNDS
“I am very pleased to welcome Véronique. At a time when the company is experiencing profound transformation, she will bring to KNDS her vast experience leading communications at innovative global companies, her knowledge of the defence sector and her strong international background,” said Jean-Paul Alary. ”I wish Véronique all the best in her new position.”
Prior to that, Véronique Creissels has been the Head of Communications and Engagement at leading companies such as Airbus, Vallourec, Thales Aerospace and Defence, Faurecia and Alstom. She has also undertaken communications assignments, particularly for the reopening ceremonies of the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris.
Véronique Creissels holds Master degrees in political sciences and law, history and information management.
KNDS is the result of the association of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Nexter, two of the leading European manufacturers of military land systems based in Germany and France.
KNDS forms a Group of more than 10,000 employees, with a 2024 turnover of 3.8 billion euro, an order backlog of around 23.5 billion euro and incoming orders of 11.2 billion euro. The range of its products includes main battle tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, weapons systems, ammunition, robotics, military bridges, customer services, battle management systems, training solutions, protection solutions and a wide range of equipment.
The formation of KNDS represents the beginning of consolidation in land defense systems industry in Europe. The strategic alliance between KMW (now KNDS Deutschland) and Nexter (now KNDS France) enhances both groups’ competitiveness and international positions, as well as their ability to meet the needs of their respective national army. In addition, it offers to its European and NATO customers the opportunity of increased standardization and interoperability for their defense equipment, with a dependable industrial base.
KNDS headquarters are based in Amsterdam.
KNDS N.V.
Gustav Mahlerlaan 1017
NL1082 Amsterdam
Telefon: +31 6 2470 3239
https://www.knds.com
Chief Communications Officer
Telefon: +31 6 2470 3239
E-Mail: veronique.creissels@knds.nl
