Mr. VILLUPURAM holds the responsibility of leading Digital Services & Products for Arup in East Asia. It involves creating new Software as a Service, creating strategies for digital solutions & products apart from advising our clients on becoming a data-driven business.
He has over 20 years of experience in the design and implementation of transformational smart operational solutions leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and data analytics across various domains viz. construction, public security, gaming, property, supply chain/logistics, etc. He has managed several landmark projects in Hong Kong and gained extensive multidisciplinary experience in a bid to strategic delivery. His pro-bono work includes the board of director position at the Hong Kong Internet of Things Alliance and serving Project Management Institute (Hong Kong Chapter Board).
Mr. VILLUPURAM holds an MBA (HKUST) with a bachelor’s in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. He is a professionally qualified CPIT (Project Director), PMP, CISA & CISM. He completed the executive course from MIT on Innovation & Leadership in 2019 & has been awarded CXO of the year under the “Value Creation” category in the program hosted by INSEAD & judged by IDC, HPE & Intel.
Simon HUFFETEAU leads the Construction, Cities and Territories Industry organization of Dassault Systèmes, a European multinational software company that develops 3D design, 3D digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management solutions.
He is responsible for the solutions and worldwide strategy for the architecture, engineering and construction sector, utilities, as well as cities and territorial authorities.
Mr. HUFFETEAU joined Dassault Systèmes in 2014 in Boston, where he was in charge of the business consulting for the Energy sector. Prior to that, Mr. HUFFETEAU worked for the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) as the head of a regional office.
Mr. HUFFETEAU holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the École des Ponts ParisTech and a Master of Science from the École Polytechnique.
Fabrice has been working in the Software industry for the last 20 years, embracing many different roles, from C++ developer to lab director.
The latest significant projects were:
Since 2015, he has been focusing on Smart Cities, leading strategic customer projects, and driving R&D innovations. He is currently supporting several projects all over the world.
Current interest:
How cities can make the world more sustainable by becoming carbon neutral.
He holds a master's in Mechanical Engineering from ENSAM and an MBA from INSEAD. On the private side, Fabrice has three children and is a passionate racing sailor.
Guillaume LENOEL belongs to the Construction, Cities, and Territories Industry organization of Dassault Systèmes, a European multinational software company that develops 3D design, 3D digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management solutions. He is now responsible for the solutions for cities and territorial authorities.
Guillaume started his career in IBM in 1998 as a pre-sales for Dassault Systèmes solutions. He has been working closely with customers (various industries) to promote new solutions and new methodologies for product development processes.
In 2010 he joined Dassault Systèmes and then the 3DEXPERIENCity Lab, a new organization to develop and support new experiences for cities. After managing the creation of a new application portfolio, he joined the Construction, Cities and Territories Industry to develop a new solution named Inclusive Urban Future. In addition, he is managing a 3DEXPERIENCE platform project with Rennes Metropolis since 2014.
Guillaume holds French nationality. He has a Master's degree in Engineering from the Ecole Centrale de Marseille (France).