Paul-François Fournier

Paul-François Fournier is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in innovation, technology, and product development. Since March 2013, Paul-François has served as the Senior Executive Vice President of Bpifrance Innovation, overseeing a team of 250 professionals dedicated to funding innovative projects in sectors such as IT, the environment, and healthcare with an annual budget of €1 billion. Additionally, Paul-François holds a position on the Board of Directors at CNRS since November 2021 and co-founded Les Transformers in 2017, an association focused on addressing economic transformation challenges. Prior to these roles, Paul-François had a successful career at Orange, where various positions included Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President of Broadband Business, contributing significantly to the company's strategic initiatives and product development. Educational credentials include a Master’s Degree from Télécom Paris and a Bachelor’s Degree from École Polytechnique in Telecommunications Management.