Franck Besnard

Franck Besnard is a seasoned professional with a strong background in Cloud & IT Transformation, serving in various leadership roles for top companies like IBM, VMware, and Ubeeko.

With 10 years of experience in his role as Cloud & IT Transformation Director, Franck collaborates closely with CxOs of large accounts to shape IT-as-a-Service transformation strategies across multiple industries such as banking, insurance, transportation, and government.

During his 3-year tenure as Chief Technical Officer at IBM and Ubeeko, Franck led the IBM Infrastructure Services offerings for Hybrid Cloud, overseeing teams focused on Hybrid Cloud, AI-Ops, and Cloud Platforms.

As an IT Architect for 6 years, Franck's expertise spanned cloud computing, big data analytics, service management, enterprise architecture, social networking, and mobile computing, engaging with industries like Telco, Energy & Utilities, and Banking.

His 5-year experience as a Project Manager involved strategic planning for IT transformation and managing service delivery teams for long-term programs.

With a 5-year background as a Presales Director, Franck demonstrated strong leadership skills in national and international contexts, overseeing presales teams and driving revenue growth through licenses and services.

He holds a Master's Degree in Engineering from Ecole Centrale Paris, specializing in Offshore, Sea, and Harbour Engineering.

Currently, Franck Besnard serves as the Director Advisory Services at Kyndryl and has previously held key positions such as Senior Director at LTI, Cloud Technology Officer at IBM, and Executive Cloud Advisor at IBM.