Geodis has established a new department for artificial intelligence, which will play a central role in the company’s transformation. David-Olivier Tarac, previously Chief Financial Officer, will lead this unit as the Executive Vice President Artificial Intelligence. According to the company, AI is expected to help enhance performance, simplify processes, and promote innovation across all business areas.
Carole Besnard will take on the position of Group Chief Financial Officer. She has been serving as Deputy CFO since 2018 and is noted for her over 25 years of experience in finance, including roles at Keolis and SNCF, as well as her contribution to the development of financial processes within the company.
Change in European leadership
On 1st November 2025, Amaury Valicon will succeed Thomas Kraus as Executive Vice President Europe. Valicon has been with Geodis since 2017 and previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer. He will remain a member of the COMEX and continue to report directly to CEO Marie-Christine Lombard.
From 1st October 2025, Marc Meier will take over as Managing Director for the DACH region. Meier brings more than 30 years of international experience, including positions at Dachser, Senator International, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn, and Kühne + Nagel.
At the same time, Maurizio Bortolan will assume the managing role for Geodis Italy. He previously held leadership roles at BRT (Geopost), Maersk, and Ceva.
Strengthening European presence
With these personnel decisions, Geodis aims to solidify its European leadership and drive growth in the international market. According to CEO Lombard, the new structures support both regional expansion and the company’s global strategy. On one side, Geodis is strengthening its market presence with experienced leaders in key markets like Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. On the other, the creation of a board-level AI department highlights an increasingly important area that influences efficiency and competitiveness in the industry.
