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Vivien Croes

Critic · DISC type C
Field Expert at European Commission
📍 Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Vivien Croes is the Chief Technology Officer at Robin Radar Systems, holding both a PhD from École Polytechnique and an MBA. He has a multicultural background in the Aerospace & Defense sector across France, Germany, the UK, and the Benelux, specializing in building high-velocity R&D teams.

Vivien is a writer, sharing his insights on technology and leadership through his Substack journal, "Signal > Noise". His professional philosophy is inspired by the works of aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, reflecting a deep connection to aviation history and literature.

Unique fact: Vivien serves as a Lieutenant Junior and General Staff Officer in the French Armed Forces.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Field Expert
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium
Personality Overview

How Vivien shows up

Information Seeker
Precise
ROI Driven

They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Priorities

Topics Vivien cares about

Scaling R&D Teams
His profile emphasizes his specialty in building committed, high-velocity R&D teams that excel in complex technical settings.
AI in Radar
He is actively hiring for and writing about advancing AI applications for radar systems, focusing on concepts like the "AI-Flywheel".
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Career

Work history

12-2025 - 2-2026
Field Expert
European Commission
10-2025
Chief Technology Officer
Robin Radar Systems
12-2024
Lieutenant Junior (R) - OF-1
État-Major des Armées
1-2023 - 9-2025
Space Business Unit Manager
Sonaca
3-2021 - 1-2023
Head Of AOCS/GNC & FD UK Department | Spacecraft Engineering
Airbus Defence and Space
In the press

Media appearances

“We have a strong culture of getting the job done”: A chat with Robin CTO, Vivien Croes. Featured in Robin Radar Systems Blog
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Robin welcomes new CFO and CTO amid exciting company shifts. Featured in Robin Radar Systems News & Events
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Education
2014 - 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
École Polytechnique
2014 - 2018
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Collège des Ingénieurs
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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