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I recently enjoyed visiting our central IT team in Paris, a vibrant group of over 500 talented professionals. Over a few days, I had the opportunity to engage with around 50 team members, including domain leaders and project owners. The experience was nothing short of exceptional. The hospitality extended to me was first-class, a true testament to the culture and professionalism of our Paris team. It was inspiring to witness firsthand how the team empowers our organisational units, granting them the autonomy to drive their outcomes within a robust governance framework. This approach fosters innovation and ensures high standards and alignment across the organisations. One of the key takeaways from my visit was the strong sense of collaboration and the shared commitment to excellence. Through their remarkable achievements, the Paris team exemplifies how a federated model, coupled with effective governance, can lead to a cohesive, motivated workforce. Your work is truly admirable. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our Vinci CIO, Olivier Pellet, and the key team members who organised and managed my time in Paris. While it is difficult to mention everyone, here are a few special mentions: Julie Trochon, Imane Oundire, Pierre D'AGOSTINO, and Sophie COCONIER GEORGE. Your efforts made this visit incredibly productive and enjoyable. I look forward to sharing the information and insights I have gained with my team and continuing to work closely with you to drive our collective success. Thank you for your dedication and warm welcome. P.S. Pierre D'AGOSTINO: A few short breaks throughout the day next time. 😉
Thanks Hani Arab for your feedback. It was great to have you to share our challenges, our ambition to innovate, to shape the future of IT, and to serve and bring value to our BUs.
It was a pleasure meeting you in person here in Paris. I look forward to continuing our work together. 😊
Thank you Hani Arab ! It was a great pleasure to meet you here in VINCI headquarters, in Nanterre, to share our IT roadmap and challenges and to start networking 👍
Manager of an IT transformation team (VINCI Energies)
2moIt was a real pleasure meeting you, Hani! The face-to-face discussions were as enriching as they were essential, bridging the distance from Australia with ease. Looking forward to our continued collaboration (OK, with more short breaks which will give you more time to read "Le Monde"! Funny picture 😊!)