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Michel Lutz

Chief Data Officer and Head of Data & AI

TotalEnergies | France
Discover the women and men who are advancing the use of data, inspiring their peers, and transforming organizations as we move towards a data-driven future.

Discover the women and men who are advancing the use of data, inspiring their peers, and transforming organizations as we move towards a data-driven future.

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Michel’s experience and expertise

Michel Lutz is Chief Data Officer and Digital Factory Head of Data & AI at TotalEnergies. He leads the company’s data and AI transformation by fostering a strong data culture and developing team capabilities at all levels. He modernizes technology systems and continuously optimizes data management practices to make data a strategic driver of performance and innovation.

Leading a team of around forty specialists in data science, data management, MLOps, and artificial intelligence, Michel Lutz combines strategic vision, innovation, and operational execution. His work aims to strengthen TotalEnergies’ data maturity, accelerate value creation, and turn data and AI into practical tools for decision-making, operational performance, and innovation.

Recognized for his pragmatic, results-oriented approach, Michel Lutz places data at the heart of the group’s strategy, ensuring it supports business ambitions as well as safety and operational efficiency. His leadership helps make TotalEnergies a truly data-driven company, fully capable of harnessing the opportunities offered by artificial intelligence.

A word from Michel

“The role of a data leader is to combine strategic vision with a close connection to the business, in order to turn data into a driver of performance and transformation that improves the company’s operations.”

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