PLANISWARE

About PLANISWARE

Loïc Sautour is the Chief Executive Officer of Planisware and also serves on the Board of Directors. He has spent more than 25 years with the company, representing a strong example of long-term internal leadership within a French software group that has become an internationally recognized provider of project portfolio management and strategic portfolio management solutions. His career has been closely tied to Planisware’s expansion, particularly in North America, where he played a decisive role in building the business. Sautour’s professional journey is strongly connected to the company’s international development. He was the first Planisware employee in California and helped drive the steady growth of the North American business. He became General Manager of Planisware USA Inc. in 2007, then was appointed Executive Vice President, North America in January 2011, and later Chief Revenue Officer, North America. In these roles, he led the region’s commercial operations and helped establish a durable growth platform in one of the group’s most strategic markets. His appointment as Group CEO reflects a leadership model based on deep product knowledge, customer proximity, and international execution. Planisware’s business relies on high-end enterprise software, long-term client relationships, and the ability to support digital transformation and decision-making across large organizations. In that context, Sautour’s profile stands out for combining commercial expertise, operational discipline, and international management experience. Academically, he graduated from the Université de Technologie de Compiègne in 1995 with a Master of Science in Innovation and Technology Management. This background combines technical understanding with business leadership, a strong fit for a listed software company. As CEO, he is associated with Planisware’s growth trajectory, commercial execution, and governance as a newly public company listed on Euronext Paris. His long tenure, international perspective, and operational credibility make him a central figure in the company’s strategic direction.