Pierre Francois Thaler
About Pierre Francois Thaler
Pierre Francois Thaler is the Cofounder and Co-CEO of EcoVadis, with over 20 years of experience in procurement, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
Cofounder & Co-CEO of EcoVadis
Pierre Francois Thaler is the Cofounder & Co-CEO of EcoVadis, a role he has held since the company's inception. Under his leadership, EcoVadis has grown significantly and now serves Global 500 companies across Europe, North America, and Asia. He focuses on developing relationships with these global customers and oversees the Customers, Marketing, Solutions, and Impact departments. Thaler guides the strategic development and approach to sustainable value creation at EcoVadis.
Board Member at CyberVadis
In addition to his role at EcoVadis, Pierre Francois Thaler serves as a Board Member at CyberVadis, based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. As a board member, Thaler contributes his extensive expertise in procurement and sustainability to help steer the company's strategic initiatives and governance.
Strategic Advisory Committee Member at SPLC
Pierre Francois Thaler is also involved with the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) as a member of the Strategic Advisory Committee in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. In this capacity, he leverages his background in sustainability and procurement to provide strategic guidance and support to the organization.
Previous Roles in Procurement and E-Procurement
Before cofounding EcoVadis, Pierre Francois Thaler held several significant roles in procurement and e-procurement. He was the Director of Procurement Managed Services at Ariba from 2004 to 2007 and Director of e-Procurement at Alstom Power from 2001 to 2004. Earlier in his career, he worked at Alstom as a Project Manager for five years, from 1993 to 1998.
Educational Background in Engineering and Business
Pierre Francois Thaler has a strong educational foundation in both engineering and business. He earned an MSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from CentraleSupélec, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He also holds an MBA from INSEAD, completed in 1999. Additionally, Thaler studied Mathematics at Collège Stanislas Paris, achieving a Math Spé.