Sebastien Locteau

Corporate Leader, Entrepreneur and Olympic Coach bridging the gap between clinical research and corporate AI execution.

Corporate & Technical Leadership

  • Global Systems Implementation: Led large-scale technology deployments for major global entities including the UN, International Red Cross, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise, HSBC, Lidl, National Asset Management Agency (NAMA), Capgemini, Barclays Bank, Auchan, and the International Olympic Committee.
  • Global SAP SuccessFactors Implementation: Championed five implementations over £15 million end-to-end transformation across 30+ countries.
  • Enterprise Roadmap & Strategy: Defined and executed global HR technology strategies to improve user experience, process automation, and data integrity.
  • Director of People Operations (Sport Ireland): Directed HRIS and digital transformation programs, specializing in SAP SuccessFactors, AMS support, and performance analytics.
  • EMEA Customer Success Manager (SAP SuccessFactors): Led the operations team supporting global clients in the implementation and adoption of HR technology solutions.
  • Director of Information Technology (Let’s Run Ireland): Managed enterprise IT strategy for a platform supporting over one million annual users and €1.7 million in transactions.
  • Financial & Vendor Management: Oversaw multi-million euro contracts and strategic partnerships with SAP, Accenture, and EPI-USE, with annual portfolio spends exceeding £900k.
  • Operational Innovation: Developed a proprietary payment gateway saving over €1 million, reinforcing fiscal discipline and technical innovation.
  • Commercial Director (Hybrid Vision): Advised on growth and safety for AI assurance technology (OughtAI) focused on high-stakes environments in defense and aerospace.
  • Head of Supply Chain (Irish Response): Led end-to-end procurement and logistics strategy across Ireland and international markets.

Medical, Military & Crisis Leadership

  • PhD Research Scholar: Trinity College Dublin, investigating “The Identity Shift: AI Adoption in Irish Cancer Diagnostics. A Model for Professional Acceptance and Organisational Transformation”.
  • Chief Nurse & Emergency Response: Chief Nurse of emergency services for fire and ambulances, managing public safety and frontline emergency response.
  • Military Medical Officer (Captain): Served as a Captain in the French Military, leading Special Rescue Operations with a focus on disciplined leadership and operational execution.
  • French Armed Forces EMT: Certified Emergency Medical Technician through the ENSSAT, French Armed Forces.
  • Psychology Qualifications: Cert. HE in Applied Psychology (University of Derby); Psychology Certs (University of Liverpool & University of Birmingham) covering Mental Health, Neurological disorders, and Dementia management.
  • Special Rescue Commendations: Recipient of the Medal of National Defence and the Medal of Bravery and Dedication for Special Rescue Operations.

High-Performance Coaching

  • Work with Athletes for Sydney | Athens | Beijing | London | Rio | Tokyo Olympic Games 2000 – 2021.
  • Athletes at Junior and Senior European Swimming Championship 2000 – to date.
  • Athletes at French and British Triathlon & Swimming Championship 2000 – to date.
  • European Middle and short Distance Triathlon Championship 1997 – to date.
  • Athletes at European Marathon Championships 2002, 2003, 2014.
  • World and European Championships Triathlon Ireland Head Coach 2001 – 2006.
  • National Coach & Development Officer Triathlon Ireland 2001 – 2007.
  • Athlete at European and World Mountain Championship 2012 – 2014.
  • Athletes at European Games in swimming and triathlon 2015.
  • Athletes at European Youth Olympic festival 2000 – 2013.
  • Athletes and coach at Celtic Tri Nations 2012 – 2013.
  • AAI coach at World 100km Championship Ultra-Running 2009.
  • Coached medallist athletes at National Championships in swimming, triathlon and athletics in a variety of events in France, UK, Canada, Australia and US.
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