Upcoming Appointment of William Rozé as CEO of Scalian Group – Effective as of September 15th, 2025

On September 8th, 2025, Scalian announced the upcoming appointment of William Rozé as the future CEO of the Group, as of September 15th, 2025. With over 20 years of recognized expertise in engineering, aerospace, space, defense, and automotive, William Rozé embodies an ambitious vision resolutely focused on innovation and collective performance.

For the past five years, he has served as CEO of Capgemini Engineering, while also sitting on the Executive Committee of the Capgemini Group. His career has been marked by steady progression within Altran, where he successively held the position of Managing Director France for four years, before being appointed Deputy CEO of the Group in 2018, responsible for Europe. He then oversaw the integration of Altran within Capgemini, becoming CEO of Capgemini Engineering in 2021.

His arrival at the head of Scalian marks a new stage in the Group’s development, with the goal of surpassing €1 billion in revenue, strengthening innovation momentum, driving international expansion, and consolidating Scalian’s position as a leading player in its markets.

Statement from Yvan Chabanne, CEO of Scalian:

“My greatest wish is for Scalian’s success to continue and to grow even stronger in the years to come, with a solid return to organic growth, amplified by external growth — in the same spirit as the recent successful acquisitions of Dulin, Mannarino and Skills & Affinity, supported by Wendel. I am convinced that my successor, whom I know well, will bring the vision, energy, and leadership required, while carrying forward the entrepreneurial spirit and inclusive approach we share at Scalian.
I would like to warmly thank all Scalian employees for their trust and their contribution to the company’s exceptional trajectory, which now generates nearly €530 million in revenue, with a strong international footprint. I am extremely proud to have walked this path alongside such dedicated teams, and I will remain deeply attached to their future successes.”

Statement from David Darmon, Managing Director of Wendel and Chairman of Scalian’s Supervisory Board:

“On behalf of Wendel Group, I would like to warmly thank Yvan for his outstanding work and unwavering commitment at the head of Scalian, a company he founded. Under his leadership, the Group has undergone an exceptional transformation: it has expanded significantly at the international level, become a leader in engineering consulting, digital transformation, and operational performance, strengthened its positions with major clients, and multiplied its revenue nearly tenfold, half of which through about a dozen acquisitions.
We look forward to working alongside William Rozé on an ambitious value-creation plan aimed at unlocking the full potential of this remarkable company, driven by the expertise, commitment, and talent of its teams.”

Statement from William Rozé:

“Joining Scalian means embracing a collective ambition: to build an agile, powerful, and visionary group with an international dimension. I am ready to open a new chapter, with boldness and high standards, rallying our talents around a clear project: to accelerate, transform, and reach new heights together.
I want to pay tribute to the remarkable journey of Yvan Chabanne, whose commitment laid the foundations of this dynamic. It is now up to us to amplify the momentum, with passion and determination.”

About SCALIAN:

Founded in 1989, Scalian operates in Engineering, complex digital systems development, and the management of industrial projects such as Supply Chain management, business applications, cybersecurity, and AI.

In full international expansion, the company stands out by combining Consulting, OT, and IT expertise to serve major high-stakes industrial programs, with offerings and solutions supported by internal innovation initiatives (Analytics, simulation, AI, drones…).

Present in 12 countries, the company reported revenues of €530 million as of June 30th, 2025, and employs more than 5,500 people.

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