Summary
Thomas Lacroix is a product and technology executive with 20+ years of experience building and scaling B2B platforms and industrial digital twins, now leading global Service & Solutions product strategy at Michelin. He blends deep engineering roots—from embedded systems and virtualization—to C-suite product leadership, having served as CTO at Cosmo Tech where he translated industrial research into revenue-driving data products. Thomas has repeatedly led cross-cultural teams across Europe, North America, Asia, and Brazil, scaling product, R&D and professional services while raising Series A/B funding and managing strategic partnerships. His work spans smart grids, digital twins, fleet electrification, and connected tire innovation, informed by roles on scientific and IEEE systems-of-systems committees. Based in Lyon, he pairs rigorous technical training (NTNU, EFREI) with a knack for turning complex industrial problems into usable, fast-to-market solutions—and maintains creative ties to design and studio work via his akufenstudio background.
8 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
5+ Network and telecom, 5+ Network and telecom at EFREI - Grande école du numérique
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
English, French