Aliénor Peyrefitte

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Aliénor Peyrefitte serves as Chief of Staff at Samuel Associates and for the Samuel Group of Companies, where she also leads the Group’s relations with NATO, the European Union, and European countries. She began her career with the Group in 2021 as a Policy Research Intern at the Policy Insights Forum (PIF), contributing to event planning, stakeholder engagement, and research. A few months later, she became an Executive Assistant, advanced to Executive Office Manager, and was appointed Chief of Staff within two years. Before joining the Group, Aliénor completed internships in law and notary offices, developing a foundation in legal work.

In addition to her professional role within the group, Aliénor hosts the PIF’s Beyond Arctic Frontiers podcast series, which shares expert perspectives on the Arctic and its strategic importance. In recognition of her leadership and contributions in the defence and security world through her work with the Group and the PIF, Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) named her a Remarkable Leader in both 2024 and 2025.

Aliénor’s academic background is rooted in a Bachelor’s in Law and Political Science at Jean Moulin Lyon III University, France. She went on to receive a Master’s Degree in International Relations from Laval University, Québec, QC.

Dynamic and multifaceted, Aliénor’s career is distinguished by her intersectional expertise in politics, law, and business, coupled with a steadfast dedication to public service. Fluent in English and French, she also converses comfortably in German and Spanish. Her trajectory is a testament to her adaptability, intellectual breadth, and drive to effect positive change in both policy and society.