The members of our Executive Committee steer Visotec in keeping with our values and share our brand vision: Making brands happen.
They have helped make Visotec one of the leading providers on the global signage and brand implementation market and engage every day to make our clients’ brand identity projects a success.
Bertrand Ploquin has been Chairman of Visotec since 2010. Since taking up his functions, his priorities have included improving the Group's financial situation, expand worldwide - especially by setting up a plant in India - and strengthen the Group's service activities, with the aim of positioning Visotec as the world brands implementation experts. Before joining Visotec, he held va variety of management positions in France, the United States and Germany, as the American group Lydall Inc, where he was a member of the Executive Committee. He began his professional career at the auditing firm EY in France and in the Ivory Coast. Bertrand is a graduate of Audencia Business School.
Eric Tienvrot has been Sales Director of Visotec since 2010. He is responsible not only for consolidating the Group’s activity with its historical clients, but also convincing new international high-prestige brands to place their trust in Visotec. Before is current position on the Executive Committee, he was Managing Director of Arlux UK from 2000 to 2003, then Sales Director of Arlux France from 2004 to 2009. Eric holds a Masters in Economic Sciences from the University of Nantes and is a graduate of the University of Washington State (MBA).
Damien Firouz-Abadie has been Chief Financial Officer of VISOTEC Group since his arrival in June 2011. Since then, he has been involved in financial restructuring, improving financial performance, external growth operations and the Group's implantation into India. Previously, Damien held financial management positions at Smurfit Kappa Group in France and the Seagram Wine and Spirits Group, after a time in audit with Arthur Andersen.
Philippe de Veyrinas joined the Visotec Group in 2001 as Technical Director of Visotec Services entity. He was appointed General Manager of Visotec Services in 2008 and General Manager of Lenoir Services in 2022. With his teams, Philippe has strengthened Visotec's technical expertise and contributed to diversifying the range of services offered to our clients in the field of image implementation and signage. Philippe honed his technical and commercial skills through extensive experience in the construction industry, with more than 10 years at the company INEO and 5 years as Branch Manager for Thyssen Group.
Piotr Giemza has started his Visotec journey more than 17 years ago. Being a Board member of our polish business unit, he held a stance of Chief Operating Officer, then he moved up the position of the General Manager in 2023. With a Master of Science in Automation and Robotization, he implemented new technologies and solutions that lead to customer satisfaction with the highest possible quality. He has gained experience in international companies under LBO. He has mastered every aspect of managing a company and has particularly operational skills. His motto is: "A long-lasting and motivated team is the foundation of every success".
Stéphane Cardi is the Business Development Director, with over 20 years' diversified experience in international corporate signage deployments. In charge of the Energy branch, Stéphane leads major projects worldwide with giants in the energy and mobility sectors. His diverse experience includes spearheading innovation, directing purchase portfolios, and successfully implementing worldwide projects. With a Master's in Structural Engineering from Ecole Centrale de Nantes, Stéphane blends technical prowess with strategic vision, useful skills in this fast-moving segment.
