Laurent Baurens

Laurent Baurens is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the Head of IT and Local Business Partner at Givaudan since March 2020, overseeing the integration of Naturex's IT functions across 15 global manufacturing sites. Laurent also holds the role of Business Integration Lead, focusing on the deployment of Givaudan's SAP ERP system at Naturex's French manufacturing sites. Previously, Laurent managed the Global IT Business Solutions team at Naturex, leading numerous digital transformation projects and overseeing IT strategy implementation in various geographic regions. Laurent's extensive experience includes leadership roles at Gemalto and Sopra Steria, where responsibilities encompassed team management, international project oversight, and IT service delivery. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Information Technologies from CERI and a DUT in Information Technologies from IUT de Blagnac.