Conversation with Paul Hermelin

What other challenges do you face? The first thing that comes to mind is the digital revolution, which is by no means over. Capgemini Consulting s teams saw it coming long before many others. That s why they developed our Digital Transformation offer. Now, I expect the entire company to support clients who tomorrow will be the references in this historic revolution. In this context, our business partners are changing and we must adapt accordingly. Of course, CIOs will continue to be our principal partners. But we also interact more and more closely with other key players in the companies, such as the leaders of Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, to name just a few. They are faced with new technologies that are revolutionizing their activities. We have to learn to speak their language better!

Regarding market demand, what changes do you see? First, some good news from Europe: for the first time in years, we are seeing our clients interested in IT invest- ments to drive their growth. This was the case already in North America. It is a good sign! I m also seeing an obses- sion with cybersecurity topics among clients. In response, Capgemini launched in early 2015 one of the most complete offers in the market. And finally I see a real shift in the IT center of gravity. In the past it was cen- tered on the computer, on infrastructure. Today, it s all about the data. And this trend will grow with the Internet of Things. Here s a trivia question that says it all: When will the Internet traffic generated by connect- ed devices overtake the traffic generated by people? The answer is, it has already happened, back in 2013. For me, the big challenge is how to make use of all this information. And I want to make sure Capgemini contributes to finding the answer!

A more personal question to wrap up: You ve been at Capgemini for over 20 years. What makes the Group special for you? Clearly, its multicultural dimension. I remember a billboard campaign we ran on the thoroughfares of Mumbai, where we presented ourselves as citizens of the world. We respect all cultures, whether they come from different countries or from the different com- panies we integrate. This respect is present throughout our governance. The Board of Directors and I pay close attention to it. I am also deeply committed to the en- trepreneurial spirit of Capgemini. It bears the stamp of Serge Kampf and has been there ever since he created the company nearly 50 years ago. I am convinced that these two strengths, which are both valuable and distinctive, will enable us to reinforce our standing in the Champions League of our industry.

I see a real shift in the IT center of gravity. In the past, it was centered on the computer, on infrastructure. Today, it s all about the data.

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