Thibaut Genelot
About Thibaut Genelot
Thibaut Genelot serves as the IT Department Manager for Collaborative Solutions at Faurecia, where he leads initiatives in citizen development and oversees the migration to SharePoint Online. With over 24 years of experience, he manages a global team and plays a significant role in promoting modern workplace solutions and cloud application development.
Work at Faurecia
Thibaut Genelot has served as the IT Department Manager for Collaborative Solutions at Faurecia since 2000. His role encompasses the exploration of collaborative tools, particularly Yammer, as part of the company's strategy. He manages a global team of over 20 professionals, including both internal staff and external consultants, with operations extending to offshore centers in India and Tunisia. Under his leadership, Faurecia has seen significant advancements in the adoption of modern workplace solutions, including Microsoft Teams, Planner, and Forms, benefiting approximately 45,000 connected employees.
Education and Expertise
Thibaut Genelot has a background in database administration, having worked at CEA for five months in 1999. His expertise extends to cloud application development, focusing on technologies such as Azure, .NET Core, APIs, PostgreSQL, Angular, and Xamarin for iOS devices. He plays a pivotal role in defining governance and security protocols for Office 365, ensuring compliance and data retention across the organization.
Background
Thibaut Genelot began his career in 1999 as a Database Administrator at CEA in Dijon, France. He transitioned to Faurecia in 2000, where he has built a long-standing career in IT management, specifically within collaborative solutions. His extensive experience spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to various strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational efficiency and collaboration.
Achievements
Thibaut Genelot has led the definition and implementation of the Citizen Development strategy at Faurecia, which includes the scaled launch of the Power Platform, encompassing Power Apps and Automate. He has overseen the migration of legacy systems, such as SharePoint 2013 sites and Jive ESN communities, to SharePoint Online. His collaboration with the change management team has been crucial in facilitating the adoption of modern workplace solutions across the organization.