Laurent Aufils

Laurent Aufils

Chief People Officer ★ Chief Transformation Officer ★ Board member ★ Speaker ★ Global HR & Business Transformation Leader ★ Delivering Growth, Profitability & Employee Engagement in 65 countries ★ Tech, AI & Beyond

Orange BusinessParis, Gurgaon, Cairo, Singapore, Washington DC,

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As Chief People Officer at Orange Business, I lead the global human resources strategy and transformation for a multinational tech and telecom leader with 32,000+ employees across 65 countries and €7.9 billion in revenue. With over 20 years of experience spanning strategy, transformation, finance, and HR, I am passionate about driving sustainable business growth through people-centric leadership. My role encompasses shaping the employee and workplace experience, overseeing general services, and spearheading large-scale transformation initiatives that align HR with evolving business objectives. I have a proven track record of delivering measurable results in complex environments, including successful M&A integrations, cost optimization, and cultural change programs. I believe that the future of business success lies in evolving skills, fostering diversity, and cultivating deep employee engagement. By championing innovation, collaboration, and performance, I help Orange Business navigate change while empowering our global teams to thrive. As a member of the Executive Committee, I lead HR digitalization efforts and organizational transformation to enhance agility and operational excellence. Beyond my corporate role, I am a board member / strategic advisor of an international IT Services company, an entrepreneur and private equity investor with interests in real estate and veterinary services, bringing a broad perspective to leadership and governance. I am open to new challenges and board opportunities where I can contribute my international expertise, strategic vision, and human-centered approach to drive lasting impact.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2017–Present· 9 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief People OfficerCurrent
      Jul 2022–Present
    • Chief Transformation Officer
      2017–Jul 2022
  • Sep 2004–Dec 2016· 12 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Compliance Officer, Group HR
      2013–Dec 2016
    • NOVA+ Programme Director
      Feb 2012–Aug 2013
    • VP, HR Governance & Workforce management
      Oct 2007–Dec 2016
    • Head of Group Workforce Management
      Sep 2004–Sep 2007
  • Jul 1999–Sep 2004· 5 yrs 2 mos
    • Manager, Business Analysis
      Jul 1999–Sep 2004
  • 1998–1999· 1 yr
    • Financial Analyst, Sales & Marketing division
      1998–1999

Education

Digital Business Programme in Silicon Valley

Digital business

University of California, Berkeley

Advanced Certificate in Digital & Telecom Businesses

Strategy, Telecoms, Digital

HEC Paris

Masters

Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

NEOMA Business School

MBA

Finance, Management

Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business

Baccalauréat

Mathematics

Lycée Marie Curie, Sceaux

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Skills & Expertise

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Change ManagementProject ManagementLeadershipFinancial AnalysisRisk ManagementManagementBusiness PlanningDigital TransformationTelecommunicationsMergers & AcquisitionsHuman Capital ManagementPersonnel LeadershipBusiness TransformationStrategyTalent ManagementHuman Resources (HR)Business ModelingMergersEmployee EngagementDiversity & Inclusion