Leo Saint-Martin

Léo Saint-Martin is partner at DECISION Etudes & Conseil. Léo joined DECISION in 2016 to manage a team of economists and bring his expertise in market research and economic analysis in the fields of electronics components and systems.

Léo is the project manager of the ICOS project (International Cooperation On Semiconductors) since 2023 on behalf of DECISION.

Léo is also the project manager of the METIS project (Microelectronics Training, Industry and Skills) and of the European Chips Skills Academy project since 2019 on behalf of DECISION. As Work Package leader, DECISION is in charge of the “study of the European microelectronics industry and skills needs” parts, within these projects which will run until 2027.

Léo has also been the manager and the main redactor of studies made by DECISION for the European Commission, French government bodies, industry associations and industrials on topics related to the semiconductor value-chain, the electronics value-chain and end-user industries (automotive, defense & security, industrial & robotics…).

Léo is currently managing a “Study on the Economic Potential of Far Edge Computing in the Future Smart Internet of Things” (SMART 2021/OP/0026), carried out for the European Commission DG CONNECT.

Before joining DECISION Etudes & Conseil, Léo has conducted a number of theoretical and empirical research projects in economics and statistics focusing on local and international development issues.

Léo holds a master’s degree in International Economics and Development from Paris-Dauphine University and a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Law from Paris Ouest Nanterre-La Défense University.