Capgemini Appoints Lila Tretikov to Its Board of Directors
The IT services group has announced the co-option of Lila Tretikov as a board member, replacing Megan Clarken who resigned from her mandate.
Board Decision and Background
According to the press release, the board of directors of Capgemini SE, which met on January 5, 2026, acknowledged the resignation of Megan Clarken and decided to co-opt Lila Tretikov based on the recommendation of the Ethics and Governance Committee. Holding dual French-American nationality, Lila Tretikov is currently in charge of AI strategy at the international venture capital fund New Enterprise Associates, Inc. The group indicates that she will bring to the board her technological skills and expertise in artificial intelligence and business transformation through technology. Her appointment is effective from January 5, 2026, and will continue until the general meeting of 2027 that will approve the accounts for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
Professional Background and Qualifications
According to the press release, Lila Tretikov studied computer science with a specialization in AI and fine arts at the University of California, Berkeley. Since 2024, she has been a partner and head of AI strategy at New Enterprise Associates Inc., a venture capital fund based in Silicon Valley. Previously, she worked at Microsoft Corporation starting in 2018, notably serving as Corporate Vice-President and Deputy Chief Technology Officer from April 2020 to January 2024, where she led the company's large-scale transformation towards AI. She has also held leadership roles at Engie SA and the Wikimedia Foundation. She currently serves on the boards of UBS Group AG, Volvo Car Corporation, and Xylem Inc.
Board Composition and Diversity
The board of directors considers Lila Tretikov to be independent according to the criteria of the AFEP-MEDEF code, which the company adheres to, the press release states. According to the group, this appointment meets the board's goal of enriching the diversity of its profiles and deepening its sectorial expertise. As of January 5, 2026, the board of directors of Capgemini SE consists of 15 directors, including two representing employees and one representing shareholder employees. It includes 83% independent directors, 40% with international profiles, and 42% women, with these percentages calculated excluding directors representing employees and shareholder employees, in accordance with the provisions of the AFEP-MEDEF code and the commercial code.
