Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, has appointed Achille Baulny as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer (CSTO), reporting to CEO Jean-Michel Bérard. In this role, Baulny will define and execute Esker’s value creation plan, leading strategic and transformation initiatives in collaboration with operational teams and business units to align projects with priorities and support international growth and innovation.
Baulny began his career at EY Strategy and later joined EY-Parthenon, advising large companies on strategic and organizational transformations. Since 2021, he has been Chief of Staff & Business Transformation Director at Infovista, leading major transformation programs and contributing to the company’s expansion.
“After several years in change management for software companies, I’m excited to be joining Esker and contributing to the execution of its value creation plan,” said Achille Baulny, CSTO at Esker. “I look forward to collaborating with the teams to drive growth and deliver on the company’s vision.”
“Achille combines a wealth of strategy and transformation experience with strong leadership in navigating complex initiatives,” said Jean-Michel Bérard, CEO at Esker. “His contribution will be vital in guiding our teams and ensuring the success of Esker’s strategy for the future.”
This appointment strengthens Esker’s leadership as it advances AI-driven automation for finance, enhancing strategic decision-making and relationships with stakeholders.
Esker’s AI Automation Suite leverages Agentic AI to optimize working capital, cashflow, and human interactions in finance. Its Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions automate processes while aligning with long-term growth. With global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, Esker serves clients across regions, drawing on over 40 years of industry knowledge.
Esker’s AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO leverages the latest in Agentic AI and automation technologies to optimize working capital and cashflow, enhance strategic decision-making, and improve human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees. Esker’s Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions automate any business process while supporting long-term growth strategies. Offering 40+ years of industry knowledge, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S.
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