Michelin Connected Fleet has appointed Sophie Foucque as CEO for Europe, Africa and Australia.

Sophie Foucque, CEO for Europe, Africa and Australia at Michelin Connected Fleet

Foucque succeeds Gilson Santiago, who has retired from his role as global CEO of Michelin Connected Fleet.

Based in London, she will use her expertise in data, technology and the mobility industry to grow the fleet management business, including within the passenger transport and HGV sectors.

Foucque was formerly vice-president for M&A strategy and innovation in Michelin’s Services & Solutions division and also previously headed Michelin’s Mobility Intelligence Business Venture as group managing director.

Prior to this, she supported several divisions in the fields of artificial intelligence and business change, during a career within Michelin Group spanning nearly 15 years.

An International Trade & Marketing graduate of the NEOMA Business School in France, Foucque also holds an MBA from the SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas, Texas.

In her new role, she will report directly to Michel Vincentelli, director of connected solutions business line at Michelin.

Foucque said: “Mobility is an ecosystem, and I firmly believe that Michelin Connected Fleet provides something unique within it.

“With our cutting-edge algorithms, built on over 100 years of expertise in vehicle and tyre dynamics, and a deep understanding of driver behaviour analysis, we are transforming data into valuable insights that support fleet managers in an unparalleled manner.”

Michelin Connected Fleet’s partnership approach focuses on supporting fleet managers in their pursuit of safety, productivity and decarbonisation.

Its portfolio of solutions includes vehicle tracking, driver coaching, cold chain traceability, tyre and brake performance monitoring, support for EV transition and CO2 emission monitoring, supported by a team of consultants and installation partners.