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 Business•Paris, Gurgaon, Cairo, Singapore, Washington DC,
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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
- Orange BusinessCurrent2017–Present· 9 yrs 8 mos
- Chief People OfficerCurrentJul 2022–Present
- Chief Transformation Officer2017–Jul 2022
- Sep 2004–Dec 2016· 12 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Compliance Officer, Group HR2013–Dec 2016
- NOVA+ Programme DirectorFeb 2012–Aug 2013
- VP, HR Governance & Workforce managementOct 2007–Dec 2016
- Head of Group Workforce ManagementSep 2004–Sep 2007
- Jul 1999–Sep 2004· 5 yrs 2 mos
- Manager, Business AnalysisJul 1999–Sep 2004
- 1998–1999· 1 yr
- Financial Analyst, Sales & Marketing division1998–1999
Education
Digital Business Programme in Silicon Valley
Digital business
University of California, BerkeleyAdvanced Certificate in Digital & Telecom Businesses
Strategy, Telecoms, Digital
HEC ParisMasters
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
NEOMA Business SchoolMBA
Finance, Management
Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of BusinessBaccalauréat
Mathematics
Lycée Marie Curie, Sceaux