With over 20 years of experience in transportation and technology leadership, Christophe Fanichet has played a pivotal role in transforming SNCF Voyageurs. It is a division of the French national railway company focused on passenger transport, optimizing travel experiences through advanced technologies and extensive rail services.
With nearly thirty years of experience at L'Oréal, including roles as Global Director of Maybelline and President of L'Oréal Germany and Japan, Jérôme Bruhat now leads the charge in data and digital transformation at Robertet, enhancing both product development and sustainability. Robertet, a family-owned company since 1850, specialising and a world leader in natural fragrances and flavours, collaborated with Artefact to explore how AI can enhance their creative processes, while keeping the traditionally human-centric nature of their industry.
Virginie Dominguez joined Servier Group in 2020, bringing 20 years of experience from her previous roles, notably as Chief Digital Officer at Orange. Virginie's leadership is integral to Servier’s strategic goal of becoming a digital performer by 2025. Servier is a global pharmaceutical group governed by a Foundation operating in 150 countries, employing 22,000 people. Servier is an independent group that invests over 20% of its revenue in R&D every year. Servier’s ambition is to become a focused and innovative player in oncology by targeting hard-to-treat cancers.
Arthur Mensch, a graduate of Polytechnique and ENS, worked for three years at DeepMind before founding Mistral AI. In less than a year, Mistral raised $490 million and launched 3 open-source models and two closed-source models, as well as the French application Le Chat and the Codestral model for developers.
Aurore plays a crucial role in transforming the bank's operational and relationship model of the Société Générale, to offer the most appropriate value proposition to its clients. She supervises the Digital, Distance Banking, Open Banking, Data and AI, Payments, Operations and Transformation departments. She has more than 20 years of experience within Societe Generale group, where she has developed a thorough knowledge of retail banking activities, as well as solid skills in digital technology.
Panel discussion "How to scale AI in a global context" with Alix Boulnois, Chief Digital Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee at Accor, Biljana Kaitovic, Group CIO and Chief Digital Officer at Engie, Gilles Morel, Executive Vice President at Whirlpool, and Alexandre Thion de la Chaume, Managing Partner at Artefact.
Hervé Montjotin, CEO of Socotec Group since 2016, holds a Master's in Social Sciences from Ecole Normale Supérieure and an MBA from ESCP Europe. He began his career with Bossard Consultants in 1989 and significantly contributed to Norbert Dentressangle's growth from 1995 to 2015.
As Managing Director of Google Cloud France, Isabelle Fraine is overseeing strategic initiatives and regional operations. With a background in technology and business management, she has played a pivotal role in driving digital transformation for various organizations. Prior to joining Google, she held leadership positions in prominent tech companies, where she specialized in cloud computing and AI technologies. Her experience and commitment to innovation have made her a key figure in the tech industry, particularly in advancing AI adoption through cloud solutions.
Bernard Gavgani is responsible for overseeing the bank's technological advancements and digital transformation initiatives. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, leading various IT and innovation projects to enhance operational efficiency and customer service. Su Yang leads the development and implementation of AI-driven solutions to optimize banking transactions. With a background in data management and a key role in defining data strategies for the French Ministry of Finance, he brings extensive expertise in leveraging AI to enhance operational performance and customer experience. BNP Paribas is one of the largest banks in Europe, providing a wide range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The bank is known for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging advanced technologies like AI to enhance customer service and operational efficiency.
