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Pierre Fouques Duparc has deep expertise in technology and consulting. He has an impressive track record of recruiting for C-suite positions, with an emphasis on high-performing CXOs for technology companies and partners for consulting firms, as well as Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Digital Officers in a range of industries.
Professional Focus
- Comprehensive experience recruiting CXOs for technology companies
- Comprehensive experience recruiting Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and Chief Digital Officers for all types of companies
- Additional expertise in professional services, particularly recruiting Partners for Consulting firms
- Fluent in French and English
Business Expertise
- Executive Vice-President at Capgemini in charge of driving all major accounts, for all sectors and professions
- Senior Vice President at Capgemini Consulting; focused on telecommunications and media
- Manager at Coopers & Lybrand and Corporate Value Associates, companies specialised in Management / Strategy Consulting and Corporate Finance
- Analyst at the Credit Lyonnais IT Department in New York
Additional Expertise
- Board Services
- Cloud, Big Data, Analytics/Business Intelligence
- Software and Applications (mobile, SaaS, messaging)
- IT Services and Outsourcing
- Communications, Media and Entertainment
- Gaming
- Semi-Conductor, Devices and Consumer Electronics
- Fintech, Payments and Transactions
- Healthcare Technology
- Internet of Things
- Chief Information Officer, Technology/Cyber-Security
- Digital and Chief Digital Officer
- Private Equity and Venture Capital
Areas of Expertise
Education & Certifications
- MBA from INSEAD in Paris
- Engineering degree from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Télécommunications de Paris
Affiliations & Awards
- Serves on INSEAD France Alumni Board; President of Supervisory Board
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