Erwan Le Duff Takes Helm as CEO of SQLI, Ushering in a New Era
On January 1, 2025, SQLI, a prominent European digital services group, appointed Erwan Le Duff as its new Chief Executive Officer. This strategic transition comes as the company welcomes a new leadership phase while bidding farewell to Philippe Donche-Gay, who has held the CEO position since September 2020. Such a shift not only heralds change but also enables SQLI to continue its evolution in the digital transformation arena.
Philippe Donche-Gay, who will continue to influence the company's direction as Chairman of the Board, has played a pivotal role in steering SQLI through the challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Under his leadership, the company navigated through the crisis and witnessed a significant turnaround in its financial performance, achieving market-aligned growth. Donche-Gay expressed his pride in SQLI's journey and its competitive positioning within the industry while placing confidence in Le Duff’s capabilities to lead the company towards new heights of success.
Erwan Le Duff is no stranger to leadership roles in tech-focused enterprises; prior to joining SQLI, he commanded Odigo, specializing in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) since 2015. His extensive career has been marked by strategic positions across the telecommunications sector within the Capgemini group, culminating in his role as CEO of the company in 2011. Le Duff's experience equips him with a deep understanding of market dynamics and the innovative approaches required in the digital services landscape.
In his new role, Le Duff articulated his commitment to reinforcing SQLI’s dedication to its employees, partners, and clients. He emphasized the importance of maintaining SQLI’s position in crucial sectors, including customer experience, composable commerce, artificial intelligence, and data management. He stated, "I am honored to be appointed as the CEO of SQLI, and I am determined to drive the group's development forward. Together with our teams, customers, and partners, we will continue to innovate and tackle the challenges of our industry to solidify our role as a key player."
Founded in 1990, SQLI has established itself as a leading partner for international brands keen on leveraging digital technologies to create value. Its creative and technical teams are dedicated to delivering engaging experiences to clients and users alike, employing cutting-edge technologies and methodologies. SQLI designs, develops, and implements robust infrastructural solutions aimed at enhancing corporate flexibility, improving efficiency, and fostering growth.
The company boasts a workforce of 2,100 employees spanning twelve countries, including France, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, Morocco, Mauritius, and Dubai. In the fiscal year 2023, SQLI reported a significant revenue figure of 251 million euros, underlining the group's solid footprint in the digital service landscape. Furthermore, SQLI has been listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange (SQI) since July 21, 2000, reinforcing its commitment to growth in the digital sector.
With Erwan Le Duff at the helm, SQLI is poised for continued progress in the evolving digital landscape, maintaining its strategic focus on innovation and partnership development while ensuring that the company remains a frontrunner in client service and digital transformation solutions.