Executive team
Farouk kamoun, SESAME, Tunis
Farouk Kamoun is a distinguished computer science professor and researcher with significant contributions to the field, notably in the ARPANET project. He has held key roles in Tunisian IT development and academia, influencing areas like computer networks, IoT, and blockchain, and actively engages in international ICT policy and strategy. Presently, Farouk is Heneritus professor at the National Engineer School of TUNIS, an board director of the Sesame University ( Tunis based ).
- Localisation : mainly Tunis
Jean-Hugues LAURET, SOMEFLU MiddleEast Africa director
Jean-Hugues is an innovation person with roles such as Advisory Board Member at Global Forum, Solar Markers, Innovation Manager at BIM&CO, and Board , Advisor at SOMEFLU Holding Cie , driving advancements in building information management, digital twin technology, and strategic feasibility studies in various industries. Previously, he created a US Boston software company , an Japon based IoT Lora solution and position within various consulting companies. Presently, In Q3 2024, Jean-Hugues is running the SOMEFLU MiddelEast entity and actively working for setting up the water school non profit organisation.
Board members
Thomas Andersson, IKED founder, Sweden
Thomas is a distinguished global expert in STIP, chairing organizations like IKED, Intentac, and IUET, and playing a pivotal role in international innovation and competitiveness studies, including a current UNCTAD project in Iran. With a rich background including leadership roles at Jönköping University and the OECD, he is also recognized by prestigious institutions like Harvard and the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences..
Thouraya Souissi Tombolini, INAT, Tunis
Thouraya Souissi Tombolini is a prominent Tunisian agronomy expert specializing in weed science, currently serving as a professor and Director of Pedagogical Affairs at the National Institute of Agronomy in Tunisia, with significant contributions to international agricultural research and integrated pest management.
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Alexandre Lacour, CEO of SOMEFLU and Pdt G&P, Paris
Alexandre has a rich background in the pump industry and high-performance polymers, currently serving as President at Gestion & Prospective and playing a key role at APLAST, CHABOT, and SOMEFLU. Additionally, they contribute to the European pump industry as an Executive Council Member of EUROPUMP. Their career also includes a significant stint in IT management at SOMEFLU, where they led various projects, from web-based software development for production management to overseeing extensive IT infrastructure migrations and deploying numerous IT business solutions.
Regis Ravalec, chief data officier at ENGIE group, Paris
Régis has had a dynamic and multifaceted career, primarily in the fields of data management and telecommunications. Starting as a design engineer at EADS, he progressed to significant roles in IT and telecom at Bouygues, focusing on software architecture and big data. Later, as the CTO at ENGIE, he led initiatives in energy management and smart metering, advancing to a pivotal role as Group Data Officer, where he champions data-driven innovation and interoperability in the energy sector. His educational background includes a degree in computer science from Centre d'Enseignement Supérieur Aérien and engineering studies at ESME.
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