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Raphael Viard

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SVP and CDIO at FORVIA
📍 Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France

Raphael Viard is the SVP and Chief Digital & Information Officer at FORVIA, leading their global digital transformation with a focus on AI and innovation. His experience includes CDO and CTO roles at Bouygues Construction, Saint-Gobain, and SNCF. Colleagues describe him as sharp, judicious, and possessing deep technical knowledge.

After just 10 months as Chief Digital Officer at Bouygues Construction, he joined FORVIA for an opportunity he described as one he couldnt refuse.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
SVP and CDIO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France
Personality Overview

How Raphael shows up

Assertive
Value Driven
Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.

Priorities

Topics Raphael cares about

AI in Automotive
At FORVIA, he has a strategic focus on using Artificial Intelligence to drive innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and shape the future of mobility.
Digital Transformation
He has built his career leading large-scale digital and IT transformation programs at major industrial groups, including Saint-Gobain and SNCF.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
SVP and CDIO
FORVIA
11-2024 - 8-2025
Chief Digital Officer (CDO)
Bouygues Construction
5-2023 - 12-2024
Board Member
Plantformance
10-2022 - 12-2024
Board Member
Newboot.io
9-2019 - 12-2024
Chief Digital & Information Officer HPS
Saint-Gobain
In the press

Media appearances

FORVIA appoints Raphaël Viard as Chief Digital Information Officer. Featured in FORVIA Press Release
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FORVIA announces two strategic appointments to its executive committee. Featured in FORVIA Press Release
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Education
2013 - 2013
Executive Management Program
INSEAD
9-2001 - 9-2002
mastère
Télécom Paris
1999 - 2002
Engineer
EPITA: Ecole d'Ingénieurs en Informatique
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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