Sebastien VALTEL

Fashion Division — 9 Maisons (Céline, Loewe, Fendi, Givenchy, Berluti, Rimowa, Kenzo, Pucci, Marc Jacobs) + 3 affiliates — EMEA, Americas, Greater China, Japan, Korea, SEAO, Middle East • Lead the Division Tech function across the nine Fashion Maisons: governance model, technology standards and end-to-end delivery of a three-level service catalogue covering cloud, network, middleware and integration, service desk, ITSM and O365 collaboration services. • Drive the reorganisation of the Division Tech organisation, including the restructuring of the Asian setup around a new regional hub, the mutualisation of resources between Maisons, the creation of cross-Maison synergies and structural cost optimisation. • Sponsor the group SAP S/4HANA Central Finance programme for the Division (GCP, SAP BTP): run organisation and managed services model secured against demanding availability and recovery commitments, ahead of the US pilot go-live and the Asian rollout. • Delivered the Division RFP for proximity and service desk services, from partner selection through to the integration and progressive migration of the different markets onto the new partner. • Structure the integration and middleware platform (MuleSoft, Control-M to V-TOM, managed file transfer) and the observability standard (Dynatrace), and work with the Group on agentic AI use cases applied to IT operations. Key skills: Multi-Entity IT Governance, Service Catalogue & Delivery, Target Operating Model, Cloud (Azure/GCP), SAP S/4HANA, Middleware & Integration, ITSM/ServiceNow, Digital Workplace & O365, Service Desk RFP & Transition, Observability, Agentic AI, Cost Optimisation

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As a Senior Interim Manager, I successfully led a major WAN transformation project encompassing SD-WAN, SASE, IoT, M2M, and Cloud Interconnect solutions across 900 administrative sites and 1,800 industrial sites nationwide. Given Veolia’s role as an Essential Service Operator (OSE) under NIS2, I placed a specialized focus on advanced cybersecurity measures, ensuring the protection of critical operations and seamless 24/7 connectivity. In this capacity, I served as a key advisor to the CIO, offering strategic counsel to navigate the complex intersection of technology and security. My proven expertise in directing large-scale programs empowered me to drive transformative changes, aligning network initiatives with Veolia’s business objectives and regulatory requirements. I also overhauled network infrastructures to enhance operational efficiencies and bolster cyber resilience against emerging threats. Through this ambitious transformation, I established a resilient, secure, and efficient network architecture, fostering continuous growth and sustainability for the organization. By anticipating future challenges and deploying innovative solutions, I ensured Veolia’s competitive edge in an evolving digital landscape—delivering the project on time and within budget, and elevating the company’s connectivity and security posture.

Public Sector (EIG) - Infrastructure & Operations Dpt (+3500 Employees +15000 Students) Armed with a profound understanding of modern infrastructure technologies and software development practices, I am currently overseeing various critical areas, such as Networking & Telecoms, ToIP, Infrastructure Security, Compute & Storage, Datacenters & Cloud (AWS/Azure), Database Management (Oracle, SQL Farm), and SAP ERP (FI Module). I am assisting the client in the reorganization of their Infrastructure Department within their Economic Interest Group (EIG). Responsibilities: Strategic Reorganization: Spearheaded the reorganization of the Infrastructure Department, focusing on streamlining operations and improving service delivery. Datacenter Management: Led the relocation and setup of new datacenters, incorporating containerization strategies to optimize resource utilization. Security Implementation: Collaborated with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) structures. Developed a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with government regulations for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. (ISO/IEC 2700x) Cloud Transition: Managed the migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, ensuring seamless transition and minimal operational disruption. Operations Oversight: As the Infrastructure Director, responsible for the 24/7 operations services, ensuring high availability and performance. New Headquarters Infrastructure: Actively involved in the infrastructure planning for the new headquarters, including Local Area Network (LAN), Wi-Fi, cabling, and technical room setups. Future Data Solutions: Contributed to the conceptualization and planning of future data solutions, including next-generation storage and data analytics platforms.

HERMES IT - Technology Platforms Dpt (~60 people) Interim Manager responsible of the following areas within the Worldwide Infrastructure functions: Networking & Telecoms, ToIP, Infras Security, Compute & Storage, Database (M3, Cegid Retail Y2, SQL Farm), Datawarehouse (Snowflake), Datacenters & Cloud (AWS) Help the client manage transition (RUN/PROJECTS) during the recruitment process for the target organisation + Facilitate ex-manager to transition to New Move to Cloud Program This position requires Deep understanding of Modern Infrastructure technologies and software development practices including datacenters, networks, public cloud, infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, databases, etc. Lead on Transformation Program & Infras Operations: - Budget +20M€ - Infrastructure Operations 24/24 - 7days (incident/change/problem mgt) - IT HR Department reorganization - Review on existing IT process, governance and IT frameworks - Sync with CISO / CERT to apply remediation action plan - Cloud Strategy Review (=Infras as Code: GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes,. + New LZ) - Service Catalog and SLA Review (Preparartion to move to New ITSM Product Service Now) - DRP / Business Continuity Review - Security Policy compliancy / Cybersecurity - Sourcing partners / Contract Review

EXEC Member - Responsible of the following areas within the Worldwide Infrastructure & Workplace functions; Networking & Telecoms, Unified Communication, Infrastructure Security, Compute & Storage, Database, Datacenters & Cloud (AWS/Azure/AliBaba), O365, Azure AD, All Digital Workplace products. This position requires Deep understanding of Digital Workplace, modern Infrastructure technologies and software development practices including datacenters, networks, public cloud, infrastructure, containerization, CI/CD pipelines, databases, etc. The Department is in charge to Design / Build (Project Management/Integration) / RUN (Operate) all solutions and Business critical applications. Tasks delivered: - IT Department reorganization (Project to Product) - Total review on existing IT process, governance and IT frameworks - IT Master Plan review - Infrastructure Operations 24/24 - 7days (incident/change/problem mgt) - Datacenters Renew with Hybrid Public Cloud Strategy (=Infrastructure as Code: GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Kafka, ...) - Service Catalog and SLA creation - DRP / Business Continuity Review - Dataplatform Integration (Snowflake, Databricks) - Security Policy compliancy / Cybersecurity - Sourcing partners / Contract Review - End-user support Review (HelpDesk/HQ Genius Bar/Hotline /IAM Integration) - Asset Management Creation (GLPI, NETBOX) - End-User Device Management (MDM =MS Intune + Jamf for Apple Devices) - New Active Directory Design - IPO / M&A IT integration

Responsible of the following areas within the European Infrastructure function; Networking & Telecoms, Compute & Storage, AS400 Platforms & Database Administration, Datacenters & Cloud, ERP * EU Team reorganization and management (~80 people - 5 Direct Report - 7 Main EU countries) * To Manage Budget (OPEX>30M€/CAPEX>15M€) * Transform EU IT Supply Chain & Transport Org to a merged EU IT Corporate Team * Define and Apply Global Infrastructure Strategy for Europe - Datacenters consolidation - Transversal Teams consolidation - Business Partner Relationship (Supply Chain & Transport) - Service vs Costs efficiency - Technology Standardization - Enforce IT Security in compliance with Group Security Policy * To review all Infrastructure Operational Processes / ITIL v3 (=Operational Excellence) - Datacenters Management Operation 24/7 days - SAP DB RUN - DRP/BCP Yearly Executions - Service Delivery / Service Catalog Review - CMDB Review * To Define/Manage/Lead EU Projects (=EU Datacenters consolidation, M&A Infrastructure integration, Global WAN, LAN/WiFi on SaaS, Cloud Interconnect, Compute Virtualisation, AS400 MCO, Oracle MCO, DRP/BCP) * To manage relationship with external vendors & contractors (consolidation/savings plan) * To Manage and report to XPO Global CTO (US) and CIOs (EU/US) Technologies Portfolio: Avaya/Cisco/Aruba(Switching/Routing) + Check Point (FW) + Palo Alto (FW/IPS) + Fortinet (FW) + ForcePoint (SD-WAN) + F5 (LTM/GTM/LLC,AFM) + Cloud (Azure, VMWare, Google) + Zscaler (SaaS Proxy) + Dell/Cisco UCS Servers + PureStorage + IBM AS400/iSeries + EMC Storage + Database (Oracle Exadata/SQL) + SAP ERP (FI) + Backup Solutions (Veeam, Rubrik) + UC O365 (Skype/Teams) + MS Licensing (0365, SQL, Servers) + ITSM (ServiceNow)

Job Description: Global Network (Network & Security) Datacenter / Cloud Strategy / Team Management (~80 people) and cross team coordination (Plan/Build/Run) / Service Line P&L * Team reorganization (Service Line customer oriented) - Transformation plan to reorganize the whole Service Line to support new Engie IT strategy * To develop Datacenters and Cloud Strategy - Closing of old existing Datacenters (Locations : France and Belgium) - AWS and Azure Cloud deployment (Private and Cloud Interconnection) * To manage and develop teams with strong network and security expertise * To manage relationship with external vendors & contractors * To build new service line offers - New Remote access solutions based on OKTA SSO Solution - New 3rd party access solutions - New Datacenters Internet accesses with high availability - New Cloud proxy offer based on Zscaler Solution * To improve internal RUN processes and procedures (Change/Incident/Problem management) - Strong relationship with ENGIE IT GSOC * To Manage and report to ENGIE IT CEO+CFO on P&L (17M€ Sales) Technologies: Cisco's portfolio (Switching/Routing/WiFi/ToIP/Security) + Check Point (FW) + Palo Alto (FW/IPS/UA) Juniper (VPN SSL) + F5 (LTM/GTM/LLC,AFM) + Cloud (AWS, Azure, VMWare) + Fortinet (FW) + Zscaler

Nortel Network’s Team= Core Packet Switched Engineering (GPRS/UMTS Business Unit) Mission = To design and to provide solutions for core IP network in many European GPRS/UMTS operator deployment • Oniway GPRS/UMTS Project (Portugal) – 18 months ==> Pre-Sale, Design and Build • Esat Digifone GPRS Project (Ireland) – 3 months ==> Pre-Sale and Design • O² UMTS Project (England) – 1 month ==> Design • Xfera UMTS Project (Spain) – 1 month ==> Design Technologies: Complete Nortel's PS portfolio (Switching/Routing) + Check Point (FW) + Nortel (Alteon)

Mission = Move of the IP core LAN network dedicated to the Paris ABN AMRO trading room. • ABN AMRO Bank – 5 months Technologies = Cisco’s Catalyst portfolio Mission = System and backup solution administration • Societe General Bank – 7 months Technologies = System (Unix-AIX and Windows-NT), Networker, Control/M