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PRESENTATION OF THE GROUP AND ITS ACTIVITIES
1.1 Group milestones and values
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2013 Passing away of Michel Jalabert, a Cap Gemini S.A. Board Member and one of the key figures in the Group’s history since
over fifty years.
1976, and of Odette Bernard-Colombat, the Group’s longest-serving employee and Serge Kampf’s personal assistant for
of its industry.
Group’s biggest technology partners, thereby confirming the Group’s position as a major player in the “Champions League”
24th “Rencontres” in San Francisco: the top 450 Capgemini managers gather, joined for the first time by some of the
Launch of Digital Customer Experience, a new global service line.
2014 Acquisition of Euriware in France and signing of a contract with AREVA.
2015 Acquisition of IGATE in the United States: North America becomes Capgemini’s largest market.
2016 Passing away of Serge Kampf on March 15, 2016, founder of the Group.
2017 The Group celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Seven values at the heart of the Group
to being ethically irreproachable at all times, and extremely high
obsession with drawing out the best from people, a commitment
entrepreneurial spirit, followed by a passion for clients, an
to guide us in everything we do today: first and foremost, an
contribution of both men and women who work hand-in-hand and
beginning, he understood that our industry is based on the
expectations with regards to performance. From the very
finally Capgemini, based on several major principles that continue
became Cap Gemini Sogeti, then Capgemini Ernst & Young, and
the IT market had barely emerged. He created Sogeti, which
the added value a services company would bring to a world where
In 1967, Serge Kampf was amongst the very first to understand
share common values that cannot be compromised upon.
they lie at the heart of all our actions as an ethical and responsible
motivate us as a Group and as individuals. Intangible by nature,
and shape our corporate culture and professional conduct. They
until he passed away on March 15, 2016. These values inspire
company. They form the basis of Capgemini’s reputation.
Honorary Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors,
time of their inception by Mr. Serge Kampf, founder of the Group,
Seven values permeate Capgemini’s corporate fabric, from the
penalized at once.
to use any underhanded method to help win business or gain any
lack of openness and integrity in our business dealings will be
honesty and probity. And everyone in the Group knows that any
have any real worth unless they are won through complete
kind of advantage. Neither growth nor profit nor independence
Honesty signifies loyalty, integrity, uprightness, a complete refusal
challenge one’s orientations and the status quo. This boldness
forcing their implementation, an acceptance periodically to
reality, merely dangerously reckless.
particular clear-sightedness, without which a bold manager is, in
also needs to be combined with a certain level of prudence and a
a firm determination to uphold one’s commitments). This is the
to take considered risks and show commitment (naturally linked to
Boldness, which implies a flair for entrepreneurship and a desire
very soul of competitiveness: firmness in making decisions or in
people and the widest possible sharing of ideas and information.
priority, within the Company, to real openness toward other
where they will be put into practice. Trust also means giving
teams; to have decisions made as close as possible to the point
Trust, meaning the willingness to empower both individuals and
an essential quality in an international group.
tolerance, respect for others, for different cultures and customs:
deeds, and entrepreneurial spirit, creativity. It also means
Freedom, which means independence in thought, judgment and
responsibilities and an instinctive willingness to support common
fairness in sharing the benefits of collective work; accepting
Team spirit , meaning solidarity, friendship, fidelity, generosity,
efforts when the storm is raging.
having a relaxed attitude, having a sense of humor.
Modesty, that is simplicity, the very opposite of affectation,
pretension, pomposity, arrogance and boastfulness. Simplicity
understood by them. It is about being frank in work relationships,
sense, being attentive to others and taking the trouble to be
more about being discreet, showing natural modesty, common
does not imply naivety (‘simple does not mean simpleton!’); it is
accomplishment in the search for better quality and greater
one’s team, feeling proud of what one does, feeling a sense of
Fun means feeling good about being part of the Company or
efficiency, feeling part of a challenging project.
improve their performance.
“People matter, results count ”. We believe that our clients’
These values are embodied in Capgemini’s brand promise:
organizations to respond faster to market trends, to adapt and to
the difference. Our approach thus enables companies and
women and men who give that technology life and who make all
success does not depend on technology only, but also on the
ability to listen, to be flexible, agile and creative — essential
“Collaborative Business Experience TM”, which gives priority to the
Truly multicultural, Capgemini works on the basis of its trademark
qualities to ensure the success of our clients.