Christian POYAU

About Christian POYAU

Christian Poyau is a well-known French executive in digital transformation consulting and one of the long-standing leaders of Micropole, which he co-founded in 1987 with Thierry Létoffé. He holds a master’s degree in computer science and management from Paris-Dauphine University and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris. He began his career at Deloitte and then at Peat Marwick, which later became KPMG, before turning to entrepreneurship with the creation of Micropole, a company that has grown into an international player in digital consulting and services. As Micropole’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Christian Poyau has overseen the group’s development around data, cloud, performance management and digital experience. His career reflects a long-term strategic vision focused on innovation and helping companies navigate technological change. Micropole positions itself as a specialist in data-driven transformation, cloud acceleration and digital business, with operations in Europe and China. In his role as CEO, he has helped shape the group’s governance and guide its growth strategy, while also remaining actively involved in sustainability topics. He chairs Micropole’s CSR Committee, which is responsible for defining the company’s CSR policy and monitoring its extra-financial performance. Beyond Micropole, Christian Poyau has also played an important role in French business organizations. He served as President of CroissancePlus from 2001 to 2004, then chaired MEDEF’s Digital Transformation Commission from 2015 to 2018. He was later appointed co-chair of MEDEF’s Technological Change & Social Impact Commission. These positions highlight his influence in France’s debate on innovation, business competitiveness and the societal impact of technology. His profile combines solid consulting and financial expertise, long-term entrepreneurial leadership, and a consistent focus on ethics, innovation and corporate responsibility.