Francois Laborie

Francois Laborie

EVP General Manager Strategic Projects @ Cognite

About Francois Laborie

Francois Laborie serves as the EVP and General Manager of Strategic Projects at Cognite, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in leadership roles within the tech industry, including significant positions at Vizrt and EADS, and holds a Ph.D. in computer science.

Work at Cognite

Francois Laborie currently serves as EVP - General Manager Strategic Projects at Cognite, a position he has held since 2022 in Oslo, Norway. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving Cognite's big bets initiatives and oversees the company's global strategic partnerships and joint ventures. Prior to his current position, he worked as Chief Marketing Officer from 2017 to 2019, managing Cognite's overall marketing activities, and as President of Cognite Americas from 2019 to 2022, where he ran operations in the Americas region.

Previous Experience at Vizrt

Francois Laborie spent 11 years at Vizrt, where he held several key positions. He served as Chief Commercial Officer from 2010 to 2016, overseeing all commercial activities. He then transitioned to Chief Operating Officer, a role he held for 10 months in 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he briefly served as President of Vizrt EMEA in 2010. His tenure at Vizrt contributed significantly to his expertise in operational and commercial management.

Educational Background

Francois Laborie has an extensive educational background in computer science and engineering. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, studying from 2003 to 2006. Prior to that, he achieved a Master’s degree in Computer Sciences with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction at the same university from 2001 to 2002. He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Engineering from Institut national des Sciences appliquées de Toulouse, which he completed from 1996 to 2001.

Experience at EADS

Before joining Cognite, Francois Laborie worked at EADS as an R&D Project Manager from 2002 to 2005 in the Toulouse Area, France. In this role, he was involved in research and development projects, contributing to his expertise in technology and project management.

Entrepreneurial Venture at Bjerke Labs

Francois Laborie is the Founder of Bjerke Labs, a position he has held since 2017 in Bergen Area, Norway. This venture reflects his commitment to innovation and technology development, further diversifying his professional portfolio.

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