An international communications leader of dual Franco-German background, Anette Rey joins Sopra Steria to support the Group's next stage of development and strengthen its standing across Europe.
Paris, June 29, 2026 – Sopra Steria, a major player in the European tech sector, today announces the appointment of Anette Rey as Group Communications Director, effective the 29th of June 2026. She joins the Executive Committee and will be responsible for all of the Group's internal and external communications.
Communications in service of a European ambition
Sopra Steria is pursuing a clear ambition: to be the leading independent European player in tech, able to support its clients on their most strategic challenges, from artificial intelligence to critical systems.
At a time when technological sovereignty, digital resilience and trust are becoming major issues for Europe, Anette Rey's mission will be to strengthen the visibility, clarity and impact of this ambition among all of the Group's stakeholders: employees, clients, partners, investors, public decision-makers and European institutions.
Rajesh Krishnamurthy, CEO of Sopra Steria, said: 'Sopra Steria has exceptional strengths: recognised expertise, a strong presence in Europe and a unique position on the issues of digital sovereignty and trust. The challenge now is to make this ambition even more visible and easier to grasp for all our stakeholders. Anette brings both first-rate international experience and a rare ability to make the most complex subjects simple. I am delighted that she is joining our Executive Committee'.
Anette Rey, Group communications Director, said: 'Digital technology is an essential lever of European sovereignty and sits at the heart of today's geopolitical challenges, and Sopra Steria plays a crucial role as a leader in digital trust in Europe. I am delighted to join the Group's Executive Committee at such a strategic moment, to showcase the unique know-how and cutting-edge expertise of its teams'.
International experience in service of transformation and reputation
With 25 years of experience, including 10 as a member of the executive committees of international groups, Anette Rey has built most of her career in complex, highly regulated and technology-intensive environments.
Since 2023 she has led communications and public affairs at Bureau Veritas, after spending three years heading communications at Atos, where she notably supported the creation of the Eviden brand. Before that, she held communications leadership roles at international groups including SCOR, Geodis, Air Liquide and Ubisoft.
She holds a doctorate in political science, is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and INSEAD, and is a certified company director through the French Institute of Administrators (IFA) and Sciences Po. Anette Rey is a Franco-German national. Having lived and worked in several European countries as well as the United States, she brings international experience and a cross-cultural sensibility that echo Sopra Steria's deeply European identity.
Portraits of Anette Rey are available here and here.
Key points
- Anette Rey is appointed Group Communications Director of Sopra Steria, effective on the 29th of June 2026.
- She joins the Executive Committee and takes responsibility for all of the Group's internal and external communications.
- With 25 years of international experience, she has held communications leadership roles at major international groups, including Bureau Veritas, Atos, SCOR, Geodis, Air Liquide and Ubisoft.
- Her mission will be to strengthen the visibility, clarity and impact of Sopra Steria's positioning as the leading independent European player in tech.