ABOUT ME

As an experienced INSA engineer, I have been managing the governance and performance of information systems in demanding environments for over 15 years. Responsible for IT, security, and quality functions within the ASTEK group, I have built resilient, secure organizations focused on creating business value.

Since 2024, I have also been responsible for application and data governance for the ASTEK group, a major challenge at a time of rapid and significant development in AI. My second skill, in innovative design and industrial integration, is an asset for integrating and serving strong and demanding business challenges, in order to produce an Information System that supports performance, even in demanding environments.

My approach is pragmatic, focused on efficiency, proactive problem solving and constant alignment between security, performance and business needs. My approach prioritises strategic clarity, data security and internal or external customer satisfaction.

Skills

  • Strategy and Governance
  • IT policy, application governance & data
  • Budget development and management
  • Change management, communication
  • Cross-functional management (IT, Quality, IT Security, AI)

  • Security & Compliance
  • ISO27001 Lead auditor & implementer
  • PSSI, PRA/PCA, GDPR
  • Risk analysis and security audits
  • Cybersecurity, awareness & training

  • Technologies & Operations
  • Cloud infrastructure & networks, architectures
  • Governance
  • Business applications, interoperability
  • Cloud Hybridisation, Containerisation
  • IA agent & automation
  • Continuous improvement

  • Subsidiary management
  • Sales, pre-sales
  • Budget, P&L, strategic plan

  • ‘Top Secret France’ clearance

Languages

French, mother tongue
English, professional skills

Interests

Renovating old houses
Progressive rock, playing the piano
Skiing & hiking
Maker

Christophe ILLGEN

INSA engineer with 28 years of experience, expert in IT governance and complex solution design. ISO 27001 certified (Lead Auditor & Implementer) and “Top Secret” cleared, I manage multidisciplinary engineering departments (15+ people) in international environments. As a specialist in strategic alignment between security, innovation and operational excellence, I transform critical needs into resilient and scalable architectures. I combine a strong culture of rigour with a keen sense of customer service.

Professional Experience

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October 2025
Specialisation in the implementation and auditing of ISMS according to the ISO27001 standard.
  • ISO27001 Lead Auditor Certification
  • ISO27001 Lead Implementer Certification
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Since 2008
Industrial Director, ASTEK Group – IT/Security/Quality/Environment Activities
  • Creation and management of the ASTEK Group's Industrial Department, aimed at coordinating activities related to Quality, Security, Environment and all administration of the group's networks and systems.
  • In 2021, the Industrial Department joined the Security Office, which is responsible for defence clearances.
  • From 2024, founding member of the AI Strategy Committee, in charge of defining the uses of artificial intelligence within the ASTEK Group.
  • International coordination for the alignment of systems and security across ASTEK's main foreign subsidiaries (Poland, Spain, Canada).
  • Team composition:
    • An team manager, with 12 technicians and engineers, including 3 people offshore
    • A quality & environment director, also in charge of the Security Office with an assistant
    • A CISO and his assistant
  • Group IT management: infrastructure, cybersecurity, quality, environment
  • Implementation and certification of an ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 IMS
  • Management of budgets and strategic plans, CODIR reporting
  • €2.5 million
  • 16
  • Lyon - Paris - Antibes - Rennes - Mauritius
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Since 2008
Director of INTITEK - Innovative Design and Industrial Integration
  • Director of INTITEK, a subsidiary of the ASTEK group, responsible for the design and manufacture of industrial products
  • Day-to-day management of a multidisciplinary team, ranging from cable assemblers to experienced engineers
  • Organisation of activities, management of schedules, definition of short- and medium-term objectives
  • Recruitment and coaching of teams, as well as everyday animation
  • Negotiating and monitoring complex contracts or contracts with major accounts
  • Establishing and monitoring the budget, supervising P&L, organising invoicing, handling disputes, updating dashboards
  • Technical leader for design projects and industrialisation activities, project management, implementation of libraries of reusable components
  • Member of the ASTEK Group Management Committee, monthly reporting on activities and performance
  • Implementation of an ISO9001 certified quality management system
  • Implementation of an ISMS across the entire company, certified ISO27001
  • Activity spread across 4 sites. Lyon - Décines - Toulouse - Paris

  • €3 million
  • 18
  • Lyon - Décines - Paris - Toulouse
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2006 2008
Technical Director ISITEC International
  • Start-up dedicated to the world of logistics
  • Responsible for all industrial IT developments
  • Co-author of a patented voice recognition solution

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1997 2001
Technical Director CESA
 
2001 2006
Chief Executive Officer CESA
  • Specialised machinery and logistics solutions

Professional commitments

ClubIso27001
Member of Club ISO27001 - Lyon since 2017
Clusir
Member of CLUSIR - Lyon since 2025

Education & Training

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1996
Electrical Engineering INSA Lyon