Lou Gautier
About
Lou Gautier is from Paris, Île-de-France, France. Lou is currently Chief Product Officer Edenred Mobility at Edenred, located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Lou also works as Principal at FT Strategies, a job Lou has held since Jan 2019. Another title Lou currently holds is Managing Director, Websites product line at solocal.
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Lou Gautier's current jobs
Leading Product Strategy, Innovation, and Data Transformation for Edenred's Mobility Business Line (€600M revenue, 28 countries). My mission is to architect the transition from a traditional service model to a data-driven, sustainable mobility platform. KEY TRANSFORMATION PILLARS: ■ DIGITAL & PLATFORM TRANSFORMATION: Restructured and led a 150-person EMEA digital factory. Orchestrated the convergence of legacy systems into a unified cloud-based platform (30k+ customers migrated to date). ■ DATA & AI STRATEGY: Established the first end-to-end data strategy and AI governance framework. Launched and chair the AI Innovation Board to embed AI into the "Business Operating System." ■ STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Co-lead our €50M+ annual investment portfolio with the CTO. Prioritizing global strategic initiatives and driving platform convergence. ■ INNOVATION & GROWTH: • EV Transition: Launched 360° EV Charging Management solution (MVP Germany 2025). • Scalable SaaS: Scaling data-powered fleet management solutions (70k+ vehicles in Brazil). • Payment Rails: Deploying new digital payment architectures to unlock new segments and geographies. ORGANIZATION & LEADERSHIP: Functional leadership of 8 regional Product/CDO heads and direct management of central Product and Data Strategy teams. Total span of 100+ professionals across 28 countries.
Took part in the launch of FT Strategies, a unique consultancy boutique born within the Financial Times. As the first recruit and consultant-in-chief, I transformed the FT's proprietary experience in reader-centric and data-driven transformation into a distinct market value proposition. I orchestrated the collaboration between seasoned strategy consultants and FT’s editorial, data, and digital experts to deliver high-impact transformation projects. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: ■ SCALING & LEADERSHIP: From 1 to 25 consultants within 2 years, establishing the operational foundation for the boutique. ■ DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: Supported 20+ global publishers (The Independent, El Mundo, La Croix, Corriere della Sera) in their shift to digital-first business models. ■ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: Built and managed several Google News Initiative (GNI) programs, including the EMEA Subscription Lab and the News Sustainability Project. ■ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Developed a high-tier portfolio of media clients, including Google, Groupe Les Echos, and L'Express, leveraging the FT's core expertise in B2B/B2C subscriptions.
Managed Solocal Websites product line / P&L (70k clients, €90M). Led product innovation, technology, product delivery and go to market strategy. -Reshaped product range to secure leadership and revenue growth (10-15% growth). -Streamlined technological platforms to increase productivity and scale while reinforcing product differentiation and customer satisfaction -Organisation and process redesign
In charge of the SciTechGirls Project
Telecommunications/ Media • Revenue growth strategy for a mobile operator (identification and sizing of growth levers, animation of workshops with top management, business planning) • Key account strategy for an Internet media player (Definition of long term value propositions, assessment of their attractiveness with actual/potential national clients and media agencies) B2B and B2C Services • Growth strategy for a Facilities Management player (identification of key levers and segments for growth, optimization of sales processes and organization) • Launch of a 3 years transformation plan for a contract catering and food services company (organization of workshops with top management, set up and launch of key projects) Consumer Goods/Retail • Distribution strategy for a branded make-up wholesaler and retailer to support its 150% growth plan within 5 years Financial Services • “Crisis management” in a financial institution after a major trust issue following sub-prime crisis (Coordination of efforts across all divisions at senior level) • Performance optimization of the sales managers workforce for an insurance company (over 1000 sales employees) Private equity • Due diligences in various industries including Retail, Software, Beverages, Electronics, Travel Telecom