Atos Group appoints Olivier Vareilhes as Head of Switzerland

The Atos Group, a global leader in AI-powered digital transformation, has appointed Olivier Vareilhes as its new Head of Switzerland. In this role, he will support the strategic development of the Swiss business of Atos and Eviden and in particular drive further growth in cloud, cybersecurity, digital services and artificial intelligence.

Over 25 years of international experience

Olivier Vareilhes has more than 25 years of international experience in the IT and technology industry and is a proven expert in business development, strategic sales and the transformation of complex organizations. In various roles, he has shown that he can both manage companies efficiently and develop them successfully in the long term - always with a clear focus on the customer.

Most recently, Vareilhes was Vice President & General Manager EMEA (DACH) at Kudelski Security, where he successfully realigned the organization, established partnerships and achieved significant sales growth. Prior to that, he held leading management and sales positions at Kyndryl and IBM, including Managing Director Switzerland and Sales Director with responsibility for key accounts and a business volume of several hundred million US dollars.

Focus on digital transformation

«I am delighted to take on this responsibility at such an important time,» says Olivier Vareilhes. «Together with the team, I will focus on driving the Atos and Eviden brands forward and helping customers to expand their business intelligence, drive innovation and create measurable added value through digital transformation.»

«Olivier Vareilhes has in-depth industry knowledge and a strong customer focus,» says Daniele Principato, responsible for international markets at Atos. «We are convinced that his experience and deep understanding of the Swiss market will strengthen the local organization and support our growth ambitions by positioning the entire Atos and Eviden portfolio.»

Vareilhes is a Swiss and French citizen, speaks fluent French, English and German and holds an MBA from Henley Management College (UK) as well as a Master's degree in Electronic & Industrial Computing Engineering. He is considered a transformational leader with a strong focus on employee development, cultural change and sustainable profitability.

Source: www.atos.net