Pierre Pasquier has more than 50 years’ experience in digital services and management of an international business. He and his associates founded Sopra Group in 1968, and he chairs the Board of Directors.
After graduating in mathematics from the University of Rennes, Pierre Pasquier began his career at Bull before focusing on starting up Sogeti, which he left to found Sopra. Recognised as a pioneer in the sector, he has always affirmed the entrepreneurial spirit of the company, which aims to serve key account clients by drawing on innovation and shared success.
Pierre Pasquier oversaw Sopra’s expansion in its vertical markets and internationally. The 1990 IPO, successive growth phases and the transformational 2014 tie-up with Groupe Steria have secured the company’s independence in a changing market.
In 2011, Pierre Pasquier oversaw the IPO of subsidiary Axway Software, whose Board of Directors he continues to chair.
Pierre Pasquier served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sopra Group until 20 August 2012. Since then, the roles of Chairman and CEO have been separated.
Pierre Pasquier is also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sopra GMT, the holding company for Sopra Steria Group and Axway Software.