Francois Lancelot
About Francois Lancelot
Francois Lancelot is an Associate Principal at Arup, leading the Advanced Digital Engineering team in the Americas Region.
Company
Francois Lancelot is currently working at Arup as an Associate Principal. He has had a long tenure with Arup, having held various roles over the years across several international locations including San Francisco, Shanghai, Solihull, Detroit, Nagoya, and Osaka.
Title
Francois Lancelot holds the title of Associate Principal at Arup. His role involves significant leadership responsibilities within the organization, particularly in the realm of advanced digital engineering.
Education and Expertise
Francois Lancelot studied at the Institut français de Mécanique avancée, where he earned his degree in Mechanical Engineering (Ingenieur) from 1995 to 1999. He also attended Prepa Blaise Pascal in 1970. His expertise lies in the development and commercialization of new digital products and services, as well as leading advanced digital engineering teams.
Professional Background
Francois Lancelot has been with Arup in various capacities over several years. He was an Associate Principal in San Francisco from 2015 to 2020 before assuming his current role. From 2014 to 2015, he served as an Associate Director in Shanghai City, China. Before that, he worked as an Associate in Arup's Shanghai office from 2011 to 2014. Earlier in his career, he held the position of Senior Engineer at Arup, working across multiple cities including Solihull (UK), Detroit (USA), Nagoya, and Osaka (Japan) from 1999 to 2009.
Current Responsibilities at Arup
In his current role at Arup, Francois Lancelot is responsible for leading the Advanced Digital Engineering team in the Americas Region. His focus is on the development and commercialization of new digital products and services, leveraging his extensive background and expertise in mechanical engineering and digital innovation.