Expleo Group SAS
- Founded
- 1982-01-01 in France
- Headquarters
- 3 avenue des Prés, Montigny‑le‑Bretonneux, Saint‑Quentin‑en‑Yvelines, Île‑de‑France 78180, France
- info@expleogroup.com
- Phone
- +33 1 30 12 25 00
Expleo Group SAS is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation. The company helps clients achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses by delivering end‑to‑end integrated solutions spanning engineering, quality services and management consulting. Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. The group leverages deep sector knowledge and wide‑ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper‑automation, cybersecurity and data science. Its mission is to fast‑track innovation through each step of the value chain. As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society. The company boasts an extensive global footprint powered by approximately 18,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 29 countries and generating more than €1.4 billion in revenue. Headquartered in Saint‑Quentin‑en‑Yvelines, France, Expleo is a privately held simplified joint‑stock company (SAS) under French law. The group’s heritage traces back to the founding of Assystem Technologies in 1982, which later rebranded as Expleo to consolidate its engineering, technology and consulting capabilities.
Detailed Review
History & Background
Expleo Group SAS was originally established in 1982 as Assystem Technologies, a spin‑off from the Assystem group’s engineering and product‑lifecycle services. Over the decades it expanded its capabilities in product development, quality assurance and IT services. In 2019 the company rebranded as Expleo, unifying its global operations under a single brand to reflect its broader technology and consulting ambitions.
Services & Capabilities
Expleo offers a comprehensive suite of services organised around three core pillars: Engineering (embedded systems, product design, e‑mobility, digital portfolio management); Quality Services (test automation, quality engineering, assurance for complex systems); and Management Consulting (digital transformation, business agility, cybersecurity, data science, hyper‑automation). The group is recognised as a leader in quality engineering and AI by NelsonHall and holds a 93% customer satisfaction score.
Industries Served
Aerospace, automotive, defence & space, banking & financial services, insurance, healthcare, retail & logistics, media & telecom, public sector, pharma, and transportation.
Geographic Presence
Expleo operates in 29 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia‑Pacific and the Middle East, with its global headquarters at 3 avenue des Prés, Montigny‑le‑Bretonneux, Saint‑Quentin‑en‑Yvelines, 78180, France.
Financials
Annual revenue of approximately €1.4 billion (2024). The group maintains a ‘B‑‘ rating from S&P Global, with improving cash interest coverage expected in 2026–2027.
Recent Developments
- Appointment of Walter Cappilati as Group CEO in 2025 to lead a transformation and accelerate growth. - Strategic partnership with Intersect (backed by Bank of Palestine) to advance digital innovation and workforce transformation in the region. - Continued investment in responsible AI, including a collaboration with McDonald’s to turn Responsible AI into a global reality. - Launch of “Expleo AI Pulse,” a monthly sentiment‑tracking tool for AI in business.
Leadership
The current Group CEO is Walter Cappilati, who brings nearly three decades of leadership experience. Other C‑level roles (CFO, CTO, COO, CCO) are not publicly listed on the company’s executive page or in the search results obtained.
Key Products
Quality Engineering & Assurance
End‑to‑end testing and quality management for complex systems, recognised as a leader by NelsonHall.
AI Engineering & Responsible AI
Practical AI solutions including the “Expleo AI Pulse” sentiment tool and frameworks for responsible AI deployment (e.g., McDonald’s collaboration).
Digital Transformation Consulting
Strategic consulting to guide clients through business agility, digitalisation, and hyper‑automation.
Cybersecurity Services
Security assessment, architecture, and managed services for critical infrastructure.
Data Science & Analytics
Big data, AI‑driven insights and data‑engineering services.
SAP S/4HANA Journey Services
End‑to‑end support for SAP S/4HANA implementation, including migration, testing and optimisation.
Embedded Systems & Product Engineering
Design and development of embedded software, e‑mobility solutions, and digital portfolio management.
Managed Services & Training
Ongoing operational support and upskilling for client teams.
Offices & Headcount
18000 employees (approx.)
Key Persons
- Walter Cappilati
Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)