Damien Lucas

Damien Lucas, CEO of Scaleway, is driving the company’s ambition to become the European hyperscaler. As part of the iliad Group, a major player in European telecom known for its disruptive DNA, Scaleway is redefining the public cloud by offering a sovereign, open, and sustainable alternative to non-European giants. Today, it is the leading AI cloud provider in Europe, delivering the region’s most powerful infrastructure while supporting businesses of all sizes, from startups to enterprises. A graduate of Centrale Supélec, Damien is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years in French Tech. He contributed to VLC Media Player before co-founding Anevia, a pioneer in video streaming software. As a driver of business development and guardian of product-first strategies, Lucas has led major projects, including the opening of international subsidiaries, consolidation of operations and an IPO. His leadership stands out in product strategy, software team management, and cloud transformation.