Gael Praud

Gael Praud is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in supply chain management and project oversight, currently serving as the Life Cycle Manager for Europe & GPO at Hager Group since October 2019. In this role, Gael ensures the effective management of product launches and end-of-life projects across Europe, overseeing approximately 300 launch projects and 250 EOL projects annually, with a significant responsibility for a turnover of 400M€ across 60,000 references. Previously, Gael held positions such as Supply Chain Manager, managing a diverse team and the entire supply chain cycle, and as a Principal Engineer at Neovia Logistics, focusing on automation processes in logistics. Additional experience includes roles at Framatome as a Continuous Improvement Analyst and at Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi as a Junior Project Engineer. Gael holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Ecole nationale d'Ingénieurs de Metz and a Master 2 in supply chain management from IAE Metz School of Management.