Foundever , the global leader in customer experience, announces the arrival of Chris Halbard as CEO of EMEA.
In his new role, Chris Halbard will oversee the Group’s transformation across more than 25 countries in EMEA at a pivotal time. He will be tasked with driving growth and profitability across the region by improving the company’s performance and value proposition. He will play a key role in the deployment of AI solutions to improve operational efficiency and accelerate innovation.
Prior to joining Foundever, Chris Halbard was President and CEO of Velonetic, where he led the company’s rebranding and digital transformation, leveraging both the company’s technology and talent. He was also President of EMEA at DXC Technology, where he successfully led a team of 40,000 through a restructuring and major operational optimizations. His career also includes key roles at Accenture and Lucent Technologies. His 30+ years of solid experience will be instrumental in his new role. Chris holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Sheffield and currently resides in the UK.
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“We are delighted to welcome Chris to the Foundever team. His proven track record in driving change and driving innovation is a real asset as we seek to strengthen our presence in the EMEA market and continue our transformation,” said Olivier Camino, Group COO and Founder of Foundever.
Olivier Camino added: “Alongside Michelle Parks, CEO for the American market, Chris Halbard will play a key role in the deployment of our strategy. By having dedicated leadership in these two major regions, we ensure that we adopt an approach adapted to the specificities and opportunities of each market. Their combined expertise will be decisive in guiding our company towards sustainable growth and continuous innovation.”
“I am both excited and honored to be taking over the EMEA market leadership at such a pivotal time for Foundever and our industry,” said Chris Halbard, CEO, EMEA Market. “I believe that a customer-centric culture begins with supporting and valuing our people at every level. By leveraging our talent as the key to success, we can unleash innovation and enrich the customer experience. I look forward to leading our business to deliver personalized solutions, drive sustainable growth, attract and retain top talent, while ensuring a consistent approach that will redefine our success in EMEA.”
SOURCE: Businesswire