Robert Plana

Holder of a doctorate in Information and Communication Sciences and Technologies, Robert Plana has spent more than 30 years working in research and design, innovation, and digital transformation. After teaching for several years at the Paul Sabatier University of Toulouse and at the "Institut Universitaire de France", he pursued a career in research and design and innovation management, holding various management positions at the CNRS, the French National Research Agency, and the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. He continued his career in innovation at Alstom and GE where he oversaw various R&D programs in the field of smart grids and digital twins.

Robert joined Assystem in 2017 as Chief Technology Officer. As a member of the Executive Committee, Robert leads the Group’s innovation and digital transformation strategy. Drawing on his expertise in cutting-edge industry, Robert supports Assystem’s strong development ambitions to step up its digital transformation and its innovative capacity to increase the performance of the services delivered to its customers.