Laurent Francez

Laurent FRANCEZ is currently serving as the Deputy to the Chief Information Officer Innovation at Saint-Gobain, focusing on digital transformation strategy for R&D, generative AI deployment, and emerging technology innovations. With a background in digital innovation, FRANCEZ has held various leadership roles within Saint-Gobain, including Digital Innovation Lead and Head of R&D Department, where responsibilities encompassed managing R&D projects, strategic programs, and university collaborations. Additionally, FRANCEZ is a member of the advisory board for DotBlocks, contributing to the democratization of advanced physical-based simulation. Educational qualifications include ongoing studies at INSEAD in Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption and degrees in Modeling and Mechanical Engineering from Université de Bordeaux and Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes.