Francois Bierer is a highly experienced construction professional, currently serving as Head of Construction Europe at Amazon since September 2017, overseeing various divisions including EU Pre-Construction and Construction in Southern Europe. Prior to Amazon, Francois held multiple leadership roles at GSE from August 2003 to August 2017, including Technical Director for Southern Europe and Project Director for subsidiaries in North China, Dubai, and Romania, where responsibilities encompassed the implementation of development strategies and financial oversight. Francois's early career included project management in France and Italy, focusing on budget and quality control for turnkey construction projects. Education includes a Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering from ESTP and a Master's degree in Architectural Engineering from Università degli Studi di Firenze.