Valérie Benvenuto, a 1996 graduate of KEDGE BS 's Grande École program, has taken a significant step forward in her career by being appointed Managing Director of Open, a leading French company specializing in cutting-edge technologies. This appointment underlines both the recognition of her exemplary professional career and the confidence placed in her expertise in the digital field.

She joined the company in 1997 as Head of Controlling, and her exemplary career quickly propelled her to the position of CFO, which she held from 2002 to 2012. Over the past ten years, this kedgeuse has brilliantly managed all support functions. Her versatile role included managing human resources and finance, as well as driving transformation within the company.

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"It's an honor for me to take the reins of Open's general management, after more than 25 years' experience with the company. I'm enthusiastic about leading a company that is technologically innovative and capable of meeting the challenges of our market for years to come, while fully integrating the dimensions of its corporate social responsibility ."

- says Valérie Benvenuto, CEO of Open (credit Open Press Kit).

Founded on the desire "to make digital technology the vector of transformation for a more humane and sustainable world", Open was born of the merger of several IT companies. With more than 1,300 new employees by 2024, it is a testimony to dynamic growth and strong ambition in the field of digital transformation.

With 4,000 employees and sales of €420 million in 2023, Open has established itself as the trusted partner of major French companies, both public and private. Committed to their IT and digital transformation, the company operates mainly in France, as well as internationally, notably in Luxembourg and Romania.

"In this context, I'm delighted to entrust Valérie BENVENUTO with the company's general management, and proud that Open will become one of the first ESNs in France's top 20 to be headed by a woman..."

Open's mission is clear: to advise its customers on their transformation trajectory, to design, build and operate agile, resilient and secure information systems, while providing innovative software solutions in SaaS mode. Its three core businesses - Digital Consulting, Digital & IT Services, and Digital Solutions- testify to its commitment to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to its customers' needs.

🤝 True to its corporate values: Agility, Responsibility, Commitment

Open's raison d'être is rooted in a vision of the future: "Making digital the vector of transformation for a world that respects human and environmental values". This vision, in line with contemporary issues, guides Open's actions and is a driving force behind its future projects.

👏Congratulations to Valérie Benvenuto on her appointment as General Manager of Open. Her exemplary career path, expertise and strategic vision will be invaluable assets in supporting Open in its digital transformation mission and in achieving its future ambitions.