Laurent Verhoest
About Laurent Verhoest
Laurent Verhoest serves as the Group Chief Data and Technology Officer at Transdev, where he manages the strategic 'Data Powered' program. He has held various leadership roles in technology and architecture across multiple companies, including FullSIX Groupe, Europcar Mobility Group, and Sonepar.
Current Role at Transdev
Laurent Verhoest serves as the Group Chief Data and Technology Officer at Transdev since 2021. In this role, he manages the strategic 'Data Powered' program, which emphasizes digital transformation initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include bridging business ambitions with IT constraints, utilizing his expertise in architecture and facilitation.
Previous Experience in Technology Leadership
Before joining Transdev, Laurent Verhoest held several key positions in technology leadership. He worked as Chief Technical Officer at FullSIX Groupe from 2014 to 2016 and at FULLBOOSTER from 2012 to 2016. He also served as Architecture, Methods and Standards Director at Europcar Mobility Group from 2016 to 2019 and Group Enterprise Architecture Director at Sonepar from 2019 to 2021.
Educational Background
Laurent Verhoest studied at Lycée Sainte Geneviève from 1993 to 1995. He furthered his education at CentraleSupélec, where he studied Informatique et Ingénierie de la Connaissance and earned the title of ingénieur from 1995 to 1998.
Expertise in Information Systems
Laurent Verhoest possesses a broad vision of Information Systems, which includes both horizontal aspects such as security and business processes, and vertical aspects like application and technical/cloud infrastructures. His experience allows him to effectively manage complex IT environments and align them with business goals.
Consulting Experience
Earlier in his career, Laurent Verhoest worked as a Consultant at Sycomore from 1998 to 2001. This role contributed to his understanding of various business needs and IT solutions, enhancing his ability to facilitate effective communication between technical teams and business stakeholders.