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Description

IT Program Director with nearly 20 years of experience in transforming and structuring complex, multi-entity environments exposed to strong strategic, economic, operational, and regulatory challenges.

I support executive management in defining and implementing IT strategies aligned with operational performance, risk management, and value creation.

Experienced in transformation contexts, complex program management, IT governance, and regulatory compliance. I combine strategic vision, leadership of multidisciplinary teams, and strong technical expertise to manage critical programs and deliver measurable results.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual
German
Conversational

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km), Aix-en-Provence (up to 100km), Bordeaux (up to 100km)

BNPP
Senior Consultant - IT & AI Governance – BNPPARIBAS Group
BANKING AND INSURANCE
February 2024 - December 2025 (1 year and 10 months)
•Structuring the IT & AI governance framework at group level within a reinforced European regulatory context (GDPR, DORA, AI Act).
•Advising executive management on technological challenges, risks, and strategic trade-offs related to AI, data, and operational resilience.
•Structuring data governance and control mechanisms in a highly regulated environment (DORA, AI Act), integrating Data Lineage, traceability, and risk management principles according to BCBS239.
•Leading impact analyses, supervision mechanisms, and risk management indicators (confidentiality, integrity, availability, traceability).
•Contributing to the balance between accelerating technological innovation, operational performance, and regulatory compliance.
C10
Interim CIO - VALTUS Mission
August 2022 - January 2024 (1 year and 5 months)
Mission to take full control of the IT department in a context of loss of trust, system heterogeneity, and major regulatory challenges.
National distribution network for hospitality, catering, and tourism (CHR) – 89 Members
CIO >20 internal & external staff - IT Budget approx. €5-10M - 7+ ERPs

Leadership & Trust Restoration
•Rebuilding IT teams and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
•Re-establishing a performance and internal engagement dynamic.
•Restoring trust with business departments and network members.
•Implementing transparent governance and shared steering indicators.

IT Rationalization & Modernization
•Audit and rationalization of the ERP landscape.
•Management of an ERP migration and convergence project.
•Structuring an IT roadmap aligned with business priorities.
•Gaining control over supplier commitments and IT budgets.

Data & MDM Transformation
•Launching and managing a structuring Master Data Management (MDM) overhaul program.
•Restoring the reliability of reference data.
•Improving inter-system flows and reporting quality.
•Establishing governance for strategic master data.

Regulatory Preparation & Business Development
•Preparation for mandatory fiscal dematerialization.
•Creation of an EDI department and structuring of electronic invoicing.
•Adapting the IT system to support B2C expansion and e-commerce.
•Securing GDPR compliance and sector-specific regulatory requirements.
Interim CIO IS Architecture Team Management Program Management
SANOFI
MOVE TO CLOUD Manager
October 2021 - August 2022 (10 months)
•Cross-functional management of cloud migration programs to Azure for several EMEA entities.
•Multi-country coordination of internal teams and external partners in a regulated environment.
•Modernization of application environments and infrastructures to improve scalability and resilience.
•Structuring project governance (Agile / ITIL) and managing operational risks related to transitions.
Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Project Management