Renaud De Barbuat
About Renaud De Barbuat
Renaud De Barbuat is the Chief Operating Officer at GS1, a position he has held since 2019 in Brussels. He has extensive experience in information technology and management, having previously served as Chief Information Officer at EDF, Carrefour, and Thales, among other roles.
Current Role at GS1
Renaud De Barbuat serves as the Chief Operating Officer at GS1, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the Brussels Area, Belgium. In this role, he oversees the organization's operational strategies and initiatives, contributing to the advancement of GS1's mission to enhance supply chain efficiency and standards globally.
Previous Experience at EDF
Prior to his current role, Renaud De Barbuat was the Chief Information Officer at EDF, where he worked at the group level from 2002 to 2008. His tenure in Paris, France, lasted for six years, during which he managed the company's information technology strategies and systems.
Experience at Carrefour
Renaud De Barbuat held the position of Chief Information Officer at Carrefour from 2015 to 2019. During his four years in Massy, he was responsible for overseeing the company's IT operations and implementing technology solutions to improve business processes.
Educational Background
Renaud De Barbuat has a solid educational foundation in engineering and computer science. He studied at École Polytechnique (X) from 1982 to 1985, earning the title of Ingénieur. He furthered his studies at ENSTA, achieving another Ingénieur degree from 1985 to 1987. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science (MS) in computer science and business from Carnegie Mellon University in 1987.
Career Progression
Renaud De Barbuat's career includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked as Vice-President at A.T. Kearney from 1995 to 2002, and as Chief Information Officer at Thales from 2008 to 2013. His earlier experience includes consulting roles at Eurosept Associes and an R&D Engineer position at Merlin Gerin.