Laurent Friction

Laurent Friction has a diverse and extensive work experience in human resources. Laurent currently serves as the South Europe Middle East Africa Human Resources Director at Marel since January 2021. Prior to this, they were the Head of Human Resources for North West and Central Africa at Aggreko from 2015 to 2018.

From 2011 to 2015, Laurent held the position of HR Director for Southern Europe, Middle East, and North Africa at Temenos. During this time, they played a key role in the restructuring and integration of the HR function following the acquisition of Viveo. Laurent successfully managed a redundancy plan cancellation and legal process, implemented HR policies on mobility and talent management at a global level, and oversaw the relocation of Viveo employees to the Temenos environment.

Before joining Temenos, Laurent worked as the Head of People and Legal at OpenSkies from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, they served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at SunGard (now part of FIS) from 2004 to 2008, where they successfully restarted the HR function and implemented best practices driven by business needs.

Laurent also has experience as the Human Resources Director at ORSYP from 2000 to 2004 and as a Recruitment Consultant at Hudson from 1997 to 2000.

Overall, Laurent Friction has a strong background in HR leadership, change management, international integration, and implementing HR policies and practices.

Laurent Friction has a Master's degree in HR from Université Paris Nanterre. Additionally, they have also attended CRA Formation.