Laurent Lafaye
About Laurent Lafaye
Laurent Lafaye is the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Dawex, actively promoting data control for European SMEs. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud and has a background in digital project management and business unit management.
Work at Dawex
Laurent Lafaye serves as Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Dawex, a company specializing in data exchange technology. Since its inception in 2015, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and operations. Under his leadership, Dawex has been recognized as a 'Tech Pioneer' by the World Economic Forum in 2020. Lafaye actively promotes the importance of data control for European industrial SMEs and subcontractors, aligning with the principles of data sovereignty and circulation.
Current Involvement with Gaia-X Association
Since 2023, Laurent Lafaye has been a member of the Board of Directors at the Gaia-X Association for Data and Cloud (AISBL). His role involves advocating for the application of Gaia-X principles, which he views as essential for enhancing Europe's sovereignty and economic stability. Lafaye focuses on promoting data control and fostering collaboration among stakeholders to create robust data ecosystems.
Previous Experience in Digital Project Management
Laurent Lafaye has a background in digital project management, having worked at Degetel from 2003 to 2005 as a Digital Project Manager. This role provided him with valuable experience in managing digital initiatives and projects, contributing to his expertise in the technology sector. Following this position, he served as Business Unit Manager at iMDEO from 2005 to 2008.
Entrepreneurial Background
Before co-founding Dawex, Laurent Lafaye was involved in the Lizeo Group as Co-Founder and Managing Partner from 2009 to 2014. This experience allowed him to develop his entrepreneurial skills and gain insights into the operational aspects of running a technology-focused company. His journey in entrepreneurship has significantly influenced his current endeavors in data exchange and policy.
Educational Background
Laurent Lafaye holds a Master of Science in Biomathematics from Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, which he completed between 1994 and 1999. He furthered his education with a Master 2 of Science in Computer Science from Université Grenoble Alpes, achieved in 2000. His academic background in science and technology underpins his professional focus on data and digital solutions.