Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with over 110,000 employees in 73 countries and annual revenue of over € 11 billion. European number one in Cloud, Cybersecurity and High-Performance Computing, the Group provides end-to-end Orchestrated Hybrid Cloud, Big Data, Business Applications and Digital Workplace solutions. The group is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic & Paralympic Games and operates under the brands Atos, Atos Syntel, and Unify. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea), listed on the CAC40 Paris stock index.

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Oscar Verge

Mathieu Henry

Bertrand Meunier

Clay Van Doren is a business executive who has over 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and IT services industry. Clay is currently the Head of Northern Europe & APAC for [Atos](/org/atos), a global leader in digital transformation. Prior to joining [Atos](/org/atos), they were the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for BT Global Services UK. Clay has also held leadership positions at CSC and BT Global Services.

Van Doren has a proven track record of successfully leading organizations and driving growth. Under their leadership, CSC returned to top line growth in the Communications, Media and High-Tech sector after four years of decline. Clay also achieved 225% growth in bookings and 148% book-to-bill ratio while improving customer satisfaction.

At BT Global Services UK, they were responsible for turning around the company’s fortunes and returning it to profitability. Clay also led the successful implementation of a new customer-centric operating model that improved customer satisfaction levels.

Van Doren is a strategic thinker who understands the dynamics of the telecommunications and IT services industry. Clay is a proven leader with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve results. Clay is also an excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with customers, partners and employees.

Clay Van Doren received their MBA in finance from The Wharton School and their BA in history from Harvard University. Clay also attended Langley High School.

They work with Herbert Leung - Head of APAC, Yannick Tricaud - Head of Southern Europe, and Adrian Gregory - Head of Northern Europe & APAC. Clay Van Doren reports to Philippe Oliva, Group Deputy CEO and Co-CEO, BDS & Digital.

Clay Van Doren

Frank Castora is the current Head of Americas at [Atos](/org/atos). Frank has held this position since October 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Chief Operating Officer and CFO of Americas from July 2021 to July 2022. Frank also served as the Senior Vice President of Global Business Services at CBRE from June 2020 to July 2021. 

Frank has been working in the field of digital transformation for over 15 years. Frank started their career at [Accenture](/org/accenture) in November 2006 as a Senior Commercial Director. Frank then joined CBRE in June 2020 as a Senior Vice President of Global Business Services. In July 2021, they were appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of Americas at [Atos](/org/atos). 

Under Frank's leadership, the [Atos](/org/atos) Americas team has seen tremendous growth and success. Frank has played a pivotal role in driving the company's digital transformation and has helped [Atos](/org/atos) become a leading global provider of digital transformation services. Thanks to Frank's vision and leadership, [Atos](/org/atos) is well-positioned to continue its success in the years to come.

Frank Castora has a pending MBA from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School and a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from [Stevens Institute of Technology](/org/stevens-institute-of-technology) in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.

Frank Castora reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. They work with Rakesh Khanna - Head of Digital, Jean-Philippe Poirault - Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity, and Anette Rey - Head of Communications & Public Affairs.

Frank Castora

Born in 1977, Nourdine Bihmane joined Atos in 2002 starting to work for various clients and in sales roles, quickly taking over management positions. 

Nourdine graduated as an engineer from CNAM in France and holds executive degrees from Princeton University and INSEAD. He is also an active member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Nourdine Bihmane

Stephan Ketcham

Francis Meston is currently the Head of Middle-East, Africa & Turkey at [Atos](/org/atos). Prior to this, they were with [Cogni](/org/cogni)zant Technology Solutions as an Associate Director from February 2006 to April 2013. Francis has also worked with Accenture Technology Solutions as a Project Manager from August 2005 to February 2006. Before that, they were with Mastek Ltd as a Project Lead from January 2002 to August 2005.

They work with Clay Van Doren - Head of Central Europe, Dave Seybold - Head of Americas, and Ivan Lozano - Head of Iberia. Francis Meston reports to Philippe Oliva, Group Deputy CEO and Co-CEO, BDS & Digital.

Francis Meston

Philippe Mareine

Jean-Philippe Poirault is the current Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity at [Atos](/org/atos). Jean-Philippe was previously the Vice President of Worldwide Telecom Industry Business Unit at Amazon from January 2018 to September 2019. Prior to that, they were the Senior VP- Head of Business Unit IT & Cloud - Member of the Executive Leadership Team at [Ericsson](/org/ericsson) from September 2011 to December 2017. In this role, they were responsible for the global head of the IT & Cloud and Digital transformation Business. Before that, they were Chairman of the Board of Directors at MNC, Mobile News Channel from July 2004 to July 2011. Prior to that, they were President of Multi-media- IT - Telecom Service Division at Alcatel-Lucent from January 2004 to August 2011. In this role, they were responsible for WW business accountability for Network, IT and Multi-media Services. Jean-Philippe has also developed an eco-system of partners (SI/ISV business model) with some unique Company thought leadership positioning. Jean-Philippe has also led a multi-cultural team in more than 50 countries and has extensive experience in portfolio evolution and transformation from product Company towards Service/solution Co. Jean-Philippe has also consulted, provided system integration, and managed services for TV, IPTV, Media, IT OSS/BSS, Telecom and Transport Industries. Jean-Philippe has also successfully managed a start-up company.

Jean-Philippe Poirault has a Master's degree from [CentraleSupélec](/org/centralesupelec), and another Master's degree from the Ecole spéciale des Travaux publics, du Bâtiment et de l'Industrie. Jean-Philippe also has an Executive from [Ericsson](/org/ericsson) from the Stanford Center for Professional Development at Stanford University.

A direct report to Jean-Philippe Poirault is and Hardeep singh - Solution Manager. Their manager is Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. Jean-Philippe Poirault works with Sophie Proust - CTO, Kari Kupila - Head of Siemens Account, and Paul Peterson - Chief HR Officer.

Jean-Philippe Poirault

Paul Peterson is the current Chief HR Officer at [Atos](/org/atos). Paul has held this position since January 2011. Prior to that, they were the VP HR & Head of Workforce Management from January 2008 to December 2010. Before that, they were the CIO from January 1998 to December 2007. Paul also spent two years as the CFO at PBSA from January 1997 to December 1998. Their first job out of college was as a Business Analyst at [Fujitsu](/org/fujitsu) from January 1995 to December 1997.

Paul Peterson started their educational career by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from [Brigham Young University](/org/brigham-young-university). Paul then went on to pursue a PhD in Social Statistics from [The Ohio State University](/org/the-ohio-state-university). After obtaining their PhD, they completed a certification from [INSEAD](/org/insead) in the Executive Education programme for [Atos](/org/atos) VALUE for Executive Leaders.

They work with Diane Galbe - Senior EVP, Strategy, Kari Kupila - Head of Siemens Account, and Monica Torres Martin - Head of Market & Customer Intelligence. Paul Peterson reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations.

Paul Peterson

Édouard Philippe is currently a board member at [Atos](/org/atos). Édouard has previously worked as a sales manager at Steria from January 2005 to June 2007, and as a major account manager at Check Point Software Technologies from January 2002 to December 2004. Édouard also has experience working as a sales exec at Bull from January 1988 to December 1995. Édouard has a proven track record of success in sales, with an impressive 130% sales results in 2004 while working at Oracle America, Inc.

Édouard Philippe studied sales and marketing at the ISG Institut Supérieur de Gestion business school. Édouard also attended the Lycée Louis Thuillier, where they earned a Bac C degree.

Édouard Philippe

Anette Rey is the current Head of Communications & Public Affairs at Atos. Anette has held this position since January 2021. 

From August 2019 to January 2021, Rey was the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) / Directeur de la Communication Groupe at SCOR. 

From September 2017 to August 2019, Rey served as the Executive Vice President Corporate Communications at [GEODIS](/org/geodis). 

From January 2015 to August 2017, Rey was the Vice President Public Affairs & Communications at [Bristol-Myers Squibb](/org/bristol-myers-squibb). 

From January 2011 to January 2015, Rey was the Director External Communications at [Air Liquide](/org/air-liquide). 

From January 2003 to December 2010, Rey was the Director, Global Corporate communications at [Ubisoft](/org/ubisoft). 

From January 1998 to December 2002, Rey was the Director of Communications at [RTL Group](/org/rtl-group).

Anette Rey is a French political scientist. Anette is a laureate of [Sciences Po](/org/sciences-po), and holds a DEA in political science and international relations from that institution. Anette also has a PhD in political science, history, and sociology from the University of Freiburg.

They work with Giuseppe Di Franco - EVP, Italy, Beth Howen - EVP, Global Head of Digital Transformation, and Kari Kupila - Head of Siemens Account. Anette Rey reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations.

Anette Rey

Beth Howen is the EVP, Global Head of Digital Transformation at [Atos](/org/atos). Beth has held this position since January 2016. Prior to that, they were the Chief Information Officer at the Indianapolis/Marion County Information Services Agency from January 2012 to January 2016. From April 2009 to December 2011, they were the Manager of Technical Operations at TelSpan WorldWide Conferencing Inc. From January 2007 to December 2008, they were the Director of Enterprise Business Intelligence at [OneAmerica](/org/american-united-life-insurance-company). Beth has also been a Member of the Metropolitan Information Exchange from January 2015 to December 2015. Prior to their work in the private sector, Beth was the Director of Consulting at NPower Indiana from February 2002 to August 2003 and the Director of Information Technology at the Indiana Department of Workforce Development from January 1998 to December 2002.

Beth Howen has a BS in Information Technology from [Purdue University](/org/purdue-university).

Beth Howen reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. Some of their coworkers include Kari Kupila - Head of Siemens Account, Anette Rey - Head of Communications & Public Affairs, and Rakesh Khanna - Head of Digital.

Beth Howen

René Proglio is the current Director at [Atos](/org/atos). Prior to this, they were the dg and chief executive officer at apix from January 2000 to January 2012. René also served as the dg and chief executive officer at aibd and as the chef de projet and project manager at fondation secteur privé world bank from January 1994 to January 1998.

René Proglio has a master of business administration from the [University of Birmingham](/org/university-of-birmingham), a masters from Université Montpellier I, and a masters from Université de Rennes I. René also has a lycée degree from Lycée John F. Kennedy of Dakar.

René Proglio

Philippe Oliva is Group Deputy CEO and Co-CEO, BDS & Digital at [Atos](/org/atos). Prior to this, they served as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Eutelsat from August 2018 to April 2022. Before that, they were Managing Director - Financial Services - Crédit Agricole Group at IBM from January 2018 to August 2018. Prior to that, they served as Vice President Hybrid Services North America at IBM from July 2010 to August 2017.

Philippe Oliva attended [KEDGE Business School](/org/kedge-business-school).

Some of their coworkers include Beth Howen - EVP, Global Head of Digital Transformation, Jean-Philippe Poirault - Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity, and Paul Peterson - Chief HR Officer. Their manager is Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. Herbert Leung - Head of APAC, Dave Seybold - Head of Americas, and Francis Meston - Head of Middle-East, Africa & Turkey report to Philippe Oliva.

Philippe Oliva

Gregg Daly

Abhay Jaju

veerle Lievens

Sabyasachi Panda

Praveen Shetty

Nathan Broadhurst

Vartika  Rai

Rob Douglas

Jaime Konzelman

sakshi jain

H Alqassimi

Mike Joles

Do van Rijn

John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration, [Harvard Business School](/org/harvard-business-school), Senior Associate Dean for International Development (American)

Lynn Paine

Diane Galbe is in charge of strategic projects and all support functions of the group. Prior to her current role as a Senior EVP of Strategy, Diane was the Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer and the General Secretary.

Diane Galbe

Caroline Ruellan is the CEO and founder of SONJ Conseil and independent director of ADAM (Association pour la Défense des Actionnaires Minoritaires) (French). 

Caroline Ruellan

Ash Hardman

Yannick Tricaud

Ivan Lozano

Hardeep singh

Rakesh Khanna is the current head of digital at [Atos](/org/atos). Rakesh was previously the CEO of [Atos](/org/atos) Syntel from October 2018 to January 2022. Prior to that, they were the CEO and President of Syntel from November 2016 to October 2018. Before that, they were the Chief Operating Officer of Syntel from July 2005 to November 2016. Rakesh also worked at Oracle as the Head of Product and Corporate Marketing from July 1996 to July 2005. Their first job was as a Group Manager at Tata Burroughs Limited from July 1985 to July 1996.

Rakesh Khanna has a Master’s Degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Rakesh also has an Engineer’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI).

Rakesh Khanna reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. Rakesh Khanna works with Jean-Philippe Poirault - Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity, Anette Rey - Head of Communications & Public Affairs, and Nathalie Sénéchault - CFO.

Rakesh Khanna

Kari Kupila has been in the financial and sales industries for over 20 years. Kari began their career at Siemens Financial Services GmbH in 1997 as Managing Director of Equipment and Sales Financing. Kari was promoted to Head of Corporate Finance at Nokia Siemens Networks in 2006 and then to CEO of Regions and Sales Management at Siemens AG in 2008. Kupila has been with [Atos](/org/atos) since 2011, where they are currently Head of the Siemens Account.

Kari Kupila has a Masters in Economics from the Helsinki School of Business, with a focus in financing and law. Kari also has a law degree from the University of Helsinki.

They work with Monica Torres Martin - Head of Market & Customer Intelligence, Philippe Oliva - Group Deputy CEO and Co-CEO, BDS & Digital, and Nathalie Sénéchault - CFO. Kari Kupila reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations.

Kari Kupila

Nathalie Sénéchault

Sophie Proust is currently the CTO at [Atos](/org/atos). Sophie has held this position since January 2011. Prior to that, they were the Vice President R&D at Bull from January 2004 to December 2010. During their time at Bull, they oversaw the development of the Tera100 system, which became the first system in Europe to reach 1 Petaflops in November 2011. From January 2000 to December 2003, they were the Development Director of the administration offer at Evidian.

Sophie Proust has a Master of Science in Informatique from [CentraleSupélec](/org/centralesupelec) and a Short Advanced Management Program in Negotiation from [ESSEC Business School](/org/essec-business-school).

Sophie Proust works with Philippe Oliva - Group Deputy CEO and Co-CEO, BDS & Digital, Rakesh Khanna - Head of Digital, and Kari Kupila - Head of Siemens Account. Sophie Proust reports to Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations.

Sophie Proust

Giuseppe Di Franco is currently the EVP of Italy at [Atos](/org/atos). Before joining [Atos](/org/atos), Giuseppe was with Siemens Group from February 2005 to June 2011 where they were the Global Head of Energy. Prior to Siemens, Giuseppe was with [Accenture](/org/accenture) from September 1992 to December 2004 as a Senior Manager.

Giuseppe Di Franco is an Executive who graduated from [INSEAD](/org/insead), and an Engineer who specializes in Management Engineering and graduated from [Politecnico di Milano](/org/politecnico-di-milano).

Their manager is Nourdine Bihmane, Group CEO & Co-CEO, Tech Foundations. They work with Nathalie Sénéchault - CFO, Monica Torres Martin - Head of Market & Customer Intelligence, and Jean-Philippe Poirault - Head of Big Data & Cybersecurity.

Giuseppe Di Franco

Gilles Arditti

Elizabeth Tinkham

Astrid Stange

Kat Hopkins

Nelson Campelo

Monica Torres Martin

Herbert Leung

Vesela Asparuhova

Chairman of the CSR Committee. Vice-President of Engie Foundation (French)

Valérie Bernis

Member of The Management Board of Siemens AG (German)

Roland Busch

Vernon Sankey

Aminata Niane

Chief Executive Officer of Africa, Middle East Asia and Pacific, [Vodafone](/org/vodafone) (French)

Vivek Badrinath

Business Developer Cybersecurity Products (French)

Farès Louis

The leaders of Atos have a long and varied history with many different companies in many different industries. They have experience in communications, public affairs, and marketing, as well as in information technology and engineering. They have also worked in finance, human resources, and research and development. Most of the leaders have at least a bachelor's degree, but many also have advanced degrees from prestigious universities.

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