Julien M.

Founder & Chief Information Officer of Empirys, defined and executed the company’s IT, cloud, and cybersecurity strategy in support of business growth and client delivery. Held end-to-end responsibility for internal and client-facing IT systems, including cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure / Microsoft 365), cybersecurity services, business continuity, and operational governance. Led and scaled multidisciplinary teams across managed services, software development, and consulting, while overseeing complex client projects in regulated environments. Drove process optimization, service quality, and operational excellence, ensuring high availability, security, and compliance. Actively contributed to strategic decision-making, revenue growth, and service portfolio development, working closely with executive leadership and key clients.

As Chief Information Officer, defined and executed the IT and digital strategy, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, regulatory requirements, and public-service obligations. Held end-to-end responsibility for information systems, including infrastructure, networks, applications, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and business continuity planning. Led and developed the IT department, overseeing project portfolios and ensuring reliable service delivery to internal and external stakeholders. Managed IT budgets within a public governance framework, supervised procurement and vendor relationships in compliance with public-sector regulations, and ensured cost transparency and efficiency. Actively contributed to cross-institutional and multi-stakeholder initiatives, coordinating with national and European partners when required. Ensured strong IT governance, risk management, and audit readiness, and reported directly to executive management and governing bodies on IT performance, risks, and digital transformation initiatives.

As Head of IT, led the IT department with full responsibility for IT strategy and operations, covering infrastructure, networks, applications, telecommunications, and end-to-end business continuity planning. Managed and led the IT team and the complete portfolio of IT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Defined and controlled the IT budget, and oversaw vendor and supplier management, including contract negotiation, outsourced resources, invoicing, and SLA management. Actively contributed to global IT initiatives across Europe and the United States, collaborating with stakeholders in multiple international offices. Ensured robust IT governance and compliance through SOX controls and audit oversight, and reported directly to top management on IT performance, risks, and strategic initiatives.