ENGIE, a global leader in low-carbon energy and services, has made a strategic appointment to its executive team. Olivier Vandelaer, a seasoned professional with a rich background in human resources, digital transformation, and cybersecurity, has been named the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) of Research & Innovation, effective January 2024.
Vandelaer brings over two decades of experience across various sectors, including energy, telecommunications, and banking. Prior to this new role, he served as the CIO at ENGIE Research & Innovation for two years, where he played a crucial role in integrating research and operational capabilities to contribute significantly towards ENGIE’s sustainability ambitions.
In his new dual role, Vandelaer is expected to leverage his expertise in organizational development, people management, digital transformation, and cybersecurity to drive ENGIE Research & Innovation (R&I) forward. The R&I division is known for its commitment to exploring, experimenting, and pursuing sustainable competitive advantages at scale.
Vandelaer’s appointment comes at a time when ENGIE is accelerating its transition towards a carbon-neutral world, with a strong focus on reduced energy consumption and environmentally-friendly solutions. The company emphasizes inclusiveness and diversity, offering a flexible and secure environment that encourages personal and professional development.
ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. With its 96,000 employees, its customers, partners and stakeholders, the Group is committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions. Inspired by its purpose (“raison d’être”), ENGIE reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on its key businesses (gas, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to its customers.
