Hugues De Nicolay

Hugues de Nicolay is a seasoned finance executive currently serving as Group CFO at Technicolor Creative Studios since 2023. With extensive experience as Chief Financial Officer at SNCF Réseau from 2017 to 2021, Hugues spearheaded significant transformation initiatives, including a €500 million cost reduction plan, financial management strategies to achieve cash-flow positivity, and the preparation for the 2020 rail reform. Previous roles include VP Finance at Nokia during its merger with Alcatel-Lucent and various CFO positions at Alcatel-Lucent Entreprise, where Hugues led finance department reorganizations and implemented operational finance IT solutions. Early career experience includes positions at Airbus and Arthur Andersen, complemented by a Master's degree in Finance from Excelia.