Jean-Paul Herteman is a French aerospace engineer, materials scientist and chief executive.
He was CEO of Safran until 23 April 2015, the French Aerospace engine & equipment manufacturer and Chairman of both the French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS) and of the AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe(ASD).
He is Vice-Chairman of the Conseil général de l'armement (General Council of Armament) chaired by the Minister of Defence.