Benjamin Gristi
Digital Transformation & IT Integration Leader
42 years old
Driving License
Aucamville (31140) France
Employed
Open to opportunities
IT and Digital Transformation Leader with over 20 years of experience in industrial and software environments, specializing in the structuring and delivery of complex, multi-entity transformation programs.
Strong expertise in aligning information systems with business objectives, including post-acquisition integration, ERP/CRM modernization, digital transformation, IT organization optimization, and international strategic project management.
Recognized for the ability to unite multidisciplinary teams, structure robust methodologies, and support business and IT leadership in high-impact operational and financial transformations.
Strong expertise in aligning information systems with business objectives, including post-acquisition integration, ERP/CRM modernization, digital transformation, IT organization optimization, and international strategic project management.
Recognized for the ability to unite multidisciplinary teams, structure robust methodologies, and support business and IT leadership in high-impact operational and financial transformations.
IT Integration & Deployment Manager
Visiativ Group
Since August 2023
- Leadership of IT integration programs in an international growth and M&A context.
- Led IT integration of 8 subsidiaries across 7 countries
- Reduced integration timeline from 24 to 9 months
- Designed standardized and industrialized integration models
- Supported business leaders in process harmonization
- Implemented group IT governance and infrastructure rationalization
- Managed multi-site teams and international partners
Key Results:
- Accelerated post-merger synergies
- Improved group IT cost control
- Standardized IT practices across entities
- Led IT integration of 8 subsidiaries across 7 countries
Chief Information Officer
Techform
December 2019
to July 2023
Full-time
Labège
- Software publisher (CPQ solutions for industrial clients)
- Member of Executive Committee
- Managed a team of 2, €200K budget
- 40 workstations, local datacenter (25 servers), Azure cloud infrastructure
Key Responsibilities:
- Defined and implemented IT strategy and budget
- Delivered secure and reliable digital workplace services
- Supported clients in designing and deploying hosting infrastructures
- Contributed to sales processes and technical proposals
- Member of Executive Committee
Deputy Technical Director
Techform
April 2018
to December 2019
Full-time
Labège
- Software publisher (CPQ Solutions for industrial clients)
Delivery Management (15 staff):
- Daily routines and performance management
- Talent development
- Quality control
- Recruitment
Information Systems Transformation:
- Infrastructure modernization (servers, networks, security)
- IT strategy definition
- User support
- Daily routines and performance management
Consultant SI
Freelance
December 2016
to March 2018
Freelancer
Toulouse
- Co-founder of e-logistics company (IGS Logistics):
- Network and server infrastructure deployment
- WMS implementation
- Data migration and client onboarding
- Network and server infrastructure deployment
Chief Information Officer
Cogeser Logistics
November 2013
to November 2016
Full-time
Toulouse
- Reporting directly to the CEO. Managed a team of 8 professionals. €500K annual budget.
Member of the Executive Committee of the Logistics Division (3 companies).
Key Responsibilities:
- Defined and implemented the company’s IT strategy and managed associated budgets
- Actively contributed to business development initiatives, including IT architecture design and digital transformation roadmaps for new clients
- Led the preparation of commercial proposals and RFP responses, covering infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT organization aspects
- Directed client integration projects, ensuring operational and technical alignment
- Designed and implemented the company’s logistics transformation strategy, including automation, process optimization, and organizational evolution
- Defined and implemented the company’s IT strategy and managed associated budgets
Chief Technology Officer
Prestalia
November 2009
to November 2013
Full-time
Toulouse
- Reporting to Executive Management. Led a 10-member on-site team in Toulouse and a 3-member offshore team in Morocco.
- Directed cross-functional project delivery across multiple technology domains
- Supervised application development initiatives (C#, VB.NET)
- Led data management and SQL Server environments
- Oversaw systems and network administration
- Managed the deployment and operational launch of a call center in Morocco
- Directed cross-functional project delivery across multiple technology domains
IT Manager
Messages SAS
July 2006
to November 2009
Full-time
Toulouse
- Managed a team of 7 developers
- Project Management
- Web developer - VB.Net, ASP, HTML / CSS
- Managed a team of 7 developers
Web developer
Messages SAS
July 2005
to June 2006
Full-time
Toulouse
- Web Development - ASP, HTML, SQL Server
Founder
SARL Internet Shop
January 2004
to August 2005
Freelancer
Toulouse
- Designed and delivered professional websites for small business owners and local entrepreneurs