Bio
In 2007, Bertrand Barthelemy was appointed CEO of Capgemini France Technology Services. He now oversees 9,000 consultants in France, India and Morocco, over 900 m euros in revenue, and 1 bn euros in sales. With his enthusiasm for talent management, he is leading the transformation of Capgemini into a industrialized and innovative company.
20+ years' experience with leading global corporations and France's Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs positioned Mr. Barthelemy for his current leadership role.
In 1999, Mr. Barthelemy joined Capgemini as Managing Director of the Industry Division, after serving as the Director of Strategy for ASTER, one of the three branches of Usinor (the former French steel manufacturer, now part of Arcelor-Mittal). He spearheaded the successful strategic sale of ASTER.
From 1989-1997, Mr. Barthelemy was a civil servant in the French administration. Accountable for economic issues and trade union relations, he was a special advisor with the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs under Mr. Jacques Barrot. Prior to this, he was Head of the Industrial Delegation to Regional Development (DATAR) where he directed the re-development of the Lorraine region and helped convince Mercedes Benz to locate a factory there for the Smart vehicle.
In 1987-1988, he lived in Denver, Colorado USA, working for an oil company.
Mr. Barthelemy is a graduate of the Ecole Polytechnique and Chief Engineer Corps des Mines. Outside of work, he can be found piloting a small aircraft, horseback riding, traveling, pursuing his passions for history and technology, and spending time with his family.
