France’s retail sector combines global luxury brands, high-volume distribution, omnichannel platforms, and increasingly digital customer journeys. Cybersecurity leaders in this industry must balance brand protection, customer trust, operational continuity, and rapid innovation across stores, supply chains, and digital commerce. The following security leaders stand out for how they translate cyber risk into business resilience across France’s retail landscape.
Thierry Melleraud de Villars — Chief Information Security Officer, Louis Vuitton
Thierry Melleraud de Villars serves as Chief Information Security Officer for Louis Vuitton in the EMEA region, overseeing cybersecurity strategy across one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands. His role spans IT operations, cyber risk management, and security governance in a highly globalized, brand-sensitive environment where intellectual property, customer data, and retail continuity are paramount. With a background in service delivery and IT operations, he brings an operationally grounded approach to cybersecurity, aligning protection measures with business performance and luxury brand standards.
Stéphane Joguet — Global Chief Information Security Officer, Sephora
Stéphane Joguet leads global cybersecurity strategy at Sephora, harmonizing security programs across North America, Europe, and Asia. His work focuses on reducing cyber risk while enabling rapid digital growth, with particular emphasis on identity and access management, cyber defense, governance, risk, compliance, and resilience. By building strong global communities and aligning security initiatives with business objectives, he has helped mature Sephora’s security posture while supporting innovation in a fast-moving retail environment.
Nicolas Delporte — Group Chief Information Security Officer, Maisons du Monde
Nicolas Delporte built the cybersecurity function at Maisons du Monde during a period of rapid growth, scaling security from a mid-size organization to a global retail group exceeding €1 billion in revenue. His approach blends industrial engineering rigor with executive leadership, embedding governance directly into technology operations rather than relying on heavy oversight. He is particularly known for secure scaling, zero-based budgeting, crisis management readiness, and integrating security early into cloud, DevSecOps, and digital workplace initiatives.
Pierre Sevilla — Chief Information Security Officer, Würth France
Pierre Sevilla is responsible for information security at Würth France, where he leads governance, risk management, and operational security for a major industrial and retail distribution group. His background in cybersecurity consulting gives him strong expertise in compliance, risk analysis, and security program execution. In addition to his corporate role, he contributes to cybersecurity education and advisory initiatives, reflecting a commitment to both operational excellence and broader cyber maturity.
Eloïse Escudier — Chief Information Security Officer, Courir
Eloïse Escudier leads information security at Courir, bringing a structured, standards-driven approach rooted in quality management, risk analysis, and continuous improvement. Her background spans ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and environmental and safety management systems, allowing her to bridge cybersecurity, governance, and operational processes. She focuses strongly on security awareness, documentation, and risk-based decision-making in a retail environment where operational efficiency and compliance must move together.
Julien Birène — Group Chief Information Security Officer, Raja Group
Julien Birène serves as Group Chief Information Security Officer at Raja Group, where he oversees cybersecurity governance, risk management, and resilience across an international B2B retail and distribution organization. His career combines strong technical foundations with governance and compliance expertise, enabling him to structure security programs that scale across countries and business units. He is particularly focused on risk-based security strategy, executive communication, and building sustainable security operating models.
Sébastien Person — Chief Information Security Officer, Manutan Group
Sébastien Person leads cybersecurity at Manutan Group, drawing on a career that spans application development, modern workplace architecture, and security engineering. His pragmatic philosophy emphasizes simplicity, collaboration, and security that enables business rather than obstructs it. At Manutan, he focuses on group-wide security governance, risk assessments, and operational improvements that support a hybrid retail and distribution model.
Romain Battaglia — Deputy Chief Information Security Officer, celio
Romain Battaglia is Deputy Chief Information Security Officer at celio, where he supports cybersecurity strategy and day-to-day security operations for a major fashion retail brand. With a strong systems and network engineering background, he brings hands-on expertise in vulnerability management, infrastructure security, and incident response. His role bridges technical execution and strategic security priorities in a highly connected retail environment.
The Strategic Role of Cybersecurity in France’s Retail Sector
Retail cybersecurity leaders in France operate at the intersection of brand protection, digital transformation, and operational resilience. From luxury houses to mass-market retailers, the CISOs featured here demonstrate how security leadership has evolved beyond compliance into a core enabler of trust, scalability, and long-term business value across the retail ecosystem.