Francis Nappez

Prior to becoming Technology Advisor to our CEO, Francis led the technical and product evolution of BlaBlaCar for 14 years as the Chief Technology Officer. He played an instrumental role in building the platform, allowing it to grow from hosting a few thousand members in 2006 to the millions we serve today.

Francis turns ambition into reality. He believes in building robust solutions that can adapt to rapid growth and stay relevant for the long-term, and cares about building agile cross-functional teams across locations to deliver on ambitious objectives. Pragmatic and result-oriented, he is driven by the opportunity to create disruptive solutions that seek to improve the user experience.

In 2017, Francis co-founded Tech.Rocks, the largest think tank for Tech Leaders in France. His focus today is on creating a dedicated space for leaders in the French tech space to connect, exchange and grow collectively as a community. Before joining BlaBlaCar, he led major technical developments for big names in European consumer internet, which drove impactful disruptions in their respective sectors, including Free and Meetic. Francis holds a degree in Technology and Communications Research from the Joseph Fourier University.