Benjamin Huyssen
About Benjamin Huyssen
Benjamin Huyssen is the Directeur of SI Ferroviaire at Transdev, where he oversees the design and acquisition of solutions for railway operations. He has extensive experience in transportation consulting, having held various roles at organizations such as DXC Technology, KERN Consulting, and Talan Consulting.
Current Role at Transdev
Benjamin Huyssen serves as Directeur | SI Ferroviaire at Transdev since 2023. In this role, he oversees the functional and technical design of solutions for railway operations. He is responsible for the acquisition of these solutions, ensuring they meet the operational needs of the railway sector. Additionally, he leads the build phase of strategic railway IT programs and prepares for the subsequent run and production phases.
Previous Experience in Transportation Consulting
Prior to his current position, Benjamin Huyssen accumulated extensive experience in transportation consulting. He worked as a Senior Consultant at DXC Technology from 2016 to 2019, focusing on travel and transportation. He then held the position of Directeur | Transports et Mobilités at KERN Consulting from 2022 to 2023. His role at Talan Consulting included serving as Senior Manager from 2020 to 2022, where he was responsible for the methodological framework and recruitment of the program team in the railway IT sector.
Project Management Experience
Benjamin Huyssen has a solid background in project management within the transportation sector. He worked as Chargé de projets Services at Ile-de-France Mobilités from 2012 to 2016, where he contributed to various projects. His earlier role as Chargé de mission at the Communauté d'agglomération de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines lasted six years, from 2006 to 2012, focusing on mission support for the Deputy General Director.
Educational Background
Benjamin Huyssen holds multiple degrees from UVSQ Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. He achieved a Maitrise in Droit public from 2004 to 2005 and an M2 in Droit immobilier public from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he studied at Fitec, where he completed the CCP Consultant organisation industrielle in 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in public law and industrial organization.
Leadership and Strategic Contributions
In his current role at Transdev, Benjamin Huyssen is a member of the CODIR DSI France, where he contributes to strategic decision-making within the IT department. His leadership in overseeing the design and implementation of railway IT solutions reflects his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency in the transportation sector.