Supply chain tech specialist FuturMaster announces appointment of Xavier Aubenque as CFO

FuturMaster, a provider of supply chain planning and revenue growth management SaaS solutions, has appointed Xavier Aubenque as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

This follows its acquisition by Sagard NewGen and a recent merger with PlaniSense.

A graduate of Supelec and ESCP, Aubenque brings extensive experience in financial strategy and international business operations. He has held leadership roles in M&A and corporate finance at KPMG, EY, and Casino Group, before serving as CFO in Retail Media, SaaS, and mobility tech companies, where he led financial transformations and international scaling efforts.

"FuturMaster is at a defining moment in its journey," he says. "I am excited to join a company backed by committed investors, Sagard NewGen and Cathay Capital, with a strong momentum, a best-in-class technology offering, and a talented team. I look forward to helping drive the company’s next phase of success."

"Xavier’s appointment is a major step in our strategic roadmap," says Yacine Zeroual, CEO at FuturMaster. "His expertise in financial strategy and scaling businesses will be instrumental in supporting our international growth, driving operational efficiency, and reinforcing our position as a global leader in supply chain planning."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in March, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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