Erwan Le Duff Steps Up as CEO of SQLI, Driving Digital Transformation

SQLI Appoints Erwan Le Duff as CEO

In a significant move within the digital services sector, SQLI has officially announced the appointment of Erwan Le Duff as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Le Duff succeeds Philippe Donche-Gay, who has helmed the company since September 2020. This transition represents a pivotal moment in SQLI's ongoing strategic development and growth trajectory in the competitive landscape of digital services.

Leadership Transition

Philippe Donche-Gay, who will continue to serve as the Chairman of the Board, expressed pride in SQLI's achievements during his tenure, particularly through the challenges posed by the pandemic. Under his leadership, SQLI has achieved remarkable financial recovery and growth in alignment with market demands. Donche-Gay stated, "I am proud of the progress made by SQLI and its position among the key players in digital transformation. I believe that Erwan Le Duff possesses the necessary expertise and leadership to drive the company towards new successes."

Erwan Le Duff joined SQLI in September 2024 as Deputy CEO in charge of operations before stepping into this new role. Previously, he had a successful tenure at Odigo, specializing in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions since 2015. Furthermore, he spent several years at Capgemini, where he held strategic positions in the telecommunications sector, ultimately leading the sector from 2011.

Vision for the Future

With Le Duff at the helm, SQLI aims to reinforce its commitment towards employees, partners, and clients while solidifying its position in key areas such as customer experience, composable commerce, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. These commitments will be pivotal in navigating the evolving digital landscape.

Le Duff commented on his new role, stating, "I am honored to take the lead at SQLI and am determined to continue to drive our development momentum. Together with our teams, clients, and partners, we will continue to innovate and meet the challenges of our industry to strengthen our position as a key player."

About SQLI

Founded in 1990, SQLI is a European digital services group that assists leading international brands in creating value through digital innovations. The company deploys a blend of creative and technical teams, working tirelessly to deliver engaging and unprecedented experiences to customers worldwide, leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies. SQLI focuses on designing, developing, and implementing robust and high-performing architectures that enhance business agility, increase efficiency, and foster growth.

Presently, SQLI employs around 2,200 people across 12 countries, including France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Mauritius, and Dubai. In 2023, the company reported a revenue of €251 million. SQLI has been publicly traded on Euronext Paris (SQI) since July 21, 2000. This leadership change under Le Duff is expected to bolster SQLI's ongoing mission of facilitating digital transformation for its clients, reinforcing its status within the tech industry.