Paris, February 4, 2025 – Celonis, the global leader in Process Mining and Process Intelligence, today announced the appointment of Brice Faure as Managing Director for France effective February 1, 2025. Brice Faure will report to Philippe Mathieu, Senior Vice President (SVP) for EMEA, APAC, and LATAM.
In his new role, Brice Faure will lead Celonis’ ongoing growth in France. Since entering the French market five years ago, Celonis has gained 60% of CAC 40 as customers, showcasing its ability to meet the critical needs of French businesses across key industries such as energy, automotive, food processing, and healthcare. Notable customers include Engie, Danone, Saint-Gobain, Michelin, Orange, SFR and BPCE.
“I am honored to join Celonis,” said Brice Faure. “The company’s mission of making processes work for people, companies and the planet resonates deeply with me. What sets Celonis apart is its ability to connect companies to their processes, teams to each other and AI to the business. I look forward to working with this talented team and our trusted partners as we help our customers align their process with their strategic goals, optimize their operations, and unlock unprecedented value along the way.”
“We’re excited to have Brice join us at such a pivotal time for Celonis and our customers,” said Philippe Mathieu, Senior Vice President (SVP) for EMEA, APAC, and LATAM. “French companies are increasingly embracing AI to solve complex challenges and strengthen their global competitiveness. With Celonis Process Intelligence, AI gets the context necessary to understand the business and drive impactful decisions. With his expertise and leadership, Brice and the team will empower our customers to harness the power of AI, drive meaningful transformation, and uncover new opportunities to create value.”
With over 25 years of expertise in the field of business process automation, Brice Faure has built up a solid and diversified career. He began his professional journey in 1998 at IBS, where he spent seven decisive years, developing an in-depth understanding of the strategic issues involved in business process transformation Through the sale and implementation of ERP systems. After that, he joined SAP in 2006, where he held key positions for 11 years notably in the Consumer, Agri-food, and Automotive sectors, reinforcing his expertise in managing complex projects and deploying innovative solutions on a large scale. As a member of the Board of Directors of SAP France for 3 years, he was also responsible for the analytics and revenue portfolio, tripling revenues in 3 years. In 2017, he joined Anaplan to lead the French teams and to take charge of the EMEA South region, demonstrating recognized leadership and the ability to generate strong growth in competitive environments.
Brice Faure holds an MBA from NEGOCIA, the business school of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and a master’s degree from Middlesex University in London.