Erwan Le Duff Takes the Helm as CEO of European Digital Services Group SQLI

SQLI Welcomes New CEO: Erwan Le Duff

In a pivotal move for its strategic growth, SQLI, a renowned European digital services group, has announced the appointment of Erwan Le Duff as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. This announcement comes as the company transitions into a new phase following the tenure of Philippe Donche-Gay, who has been at the helm since September 2020.

Transition of Leadership

Erwan Le Duff's appointment signals a significant evolution within SQLI. Philippe Donche-Gay will continue with the company as Chairman of the Board, providing guidance based on his extensive experience, particularly in navigating SQLI through the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under Donche-Gay’s leadership, SQLI has achieved impressive improvements in its financial standings and aligned its performance with prevailing market trends.

Philippe Donche-Gay expressed confidence in Le Duff, stating, "After four years of successful leadership, I’m proud of SQLI's advancements in the digital transformation landscape. I believe Erwan possesses the vision and expertise needed to steer the company toward new achievements."

A Visionary Leader

Before joining SQLI as Chief Operating Officer just last September, Le Duff accumulated a wealth of experience in the tech industry. He had been leading Odigo, a company specializing in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions since 2015. Additionally, his notable career at Capgemini saw him take on various strategic roles within the Telecommunications sector, culminating in his appointment as CEO in 2011.

In his new role, Le Duff aims to enhance SQLI's dedication to its employees, partners, and customers while solidifying its standing in critical areas such as customer experience, composable commerce, artificial intelligence, and data management.

Le Duff's Commitment

In his inaugural statement as CEO, Le Duff expressed his gratitude and determination to lead SQLI. "I’m honored to be appointed as CEO of SQLI. It’s a privilege to work alongside our talented teams, partners, and customers. Together, we will innovate and tackle sector challenges head-on, reinforcing our status as a pivotal player in the digital services arena," he remarked.

About SQLI

Founded in 1990, SQLI has built a formidable reputation as a European digital services powerhouse, dedicated to empowering major international brands in maximizing value through digital transformation. With a workforce of 2,100 employees across 12 countries—including France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Mauritius, and Dubai—SQLI reported revenues of €251 million in 2023. Since being listed on Euronext Paris (SQI) in July 2000, SQLI has shown consistent growth, with a keen focus on delivering innovative, effective solutions that foster agility and efficiency in client operations.

As SQLI embarks on this new chapter with Erwan Le Duff at the helm, industry observers eagerly await the company’s next steps in reinforcing its leadership and adaptability within the evolving digital landscape.