Gilles le Cocguen

Gilles Le Cocguen has extensive experience in various leadership roles primarily at Bpifrance since August 2007, serving as Head of EuroQuity, Head of International Services and Partnerships, and Head of Online Services & Events. In addition to current responsibilities at Bpifrance, Gilles serves on the board of Transeo - European Association for SME Transfer since March 2021, and has been involved with the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche as Horizon Europe PCN Accélérateur since January 2022. Previous experience includes working as an Expert for H2020 at the European Commission from January 2017 to December 2021, founding VocalFruits from January 2007 to June 2010, and co-founding Smartline Systems from January 2005 to December 2006, along with a role as Senior Manager at Valoris from 2000 to 2003. Academically, Gilles holds a DEA in Economie du développement et civilisation from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, with additional education at ESSCA and Dublin City University.