Gaëtan COSTA-MULA

CEO | Transformation Executive (CIO/CTO) | Board Member | P&L Management | Digital & AI Strategy | Cleantech and Energy | Executive MBA

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Boards and CEOs call me when technology is no longer a support function, but a critical driver of business value or a significant organizational risk. I am an executive with 15+ years of experience and a core conviction: sustainable transformation is never about technology alone. It is about the equilibrium between People, Tools, and Processes. I approach the current AI shift with that same pragmatic lens. AI is a strategic lever that only delivers ROI when supported by robust governance and a profound evolution of organizational culture. My mission is to ensure that "Digital" translates directly into measurable impact, operational resilience, and long-term business value. Strategic Mandates: - AI Governance & Strategic ROI: Leveraging my Executive MBA research on AI’s organizational impact to bridge the gap between technical potential and Board-level decision-making. - The Transformation Trinity: Harmonizing high-performing tech stacks with lean processes and leadership alignment to turn digital adoption into a sustainable competitive advantage. - Operational Excellence & Scale: Orchestrating high-stakes transformations in complex or post-merger (PMI) environments, ensuring that systems and teams are built for efficiency and growth. - Board-Level Advocacy: Translating complex technology, cybersecurity, and AI risks into strategic business opportunities for shareholders. Next Step: Relocating to the Madrid ecosystem in July 2026, I am currently selecting my next executive mandate (CIO / CDO / CTO / CEO / MD / Transformation Director). If you are looking for a leader who treats technology as a business lever and who knows how to align teams with tools to drive growth, let’s connect.

Experience

  • Executive MBA Candidate | emlyon business school at emlyon business school
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Synthesizing 10+ years of executive experience with a focus on Complex Leadership, Innovation Strategy, and Organizational Transformation.

  • Helexia Group (10 yrs)
    • Executive Committee Member | Chief Digital, Transformation, Technology & Organization Officer
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2026 · 8 yrs

      Mandate: Professionalize a decentralized, high-growth IT function into a strategic "Digital Office" supporting operations in 10+ countries. Impact: Transformed IT from a cost-center into a strategic profit-enabler. I managed a €6M annual budget to deploy a unified Group Information System (ERP/CRM/Data) via Microsoft Azure/Fabric, balancing global scale with local speed. Results: Pivoted the team to an "Internal Product Owner" model. By leveraging low-code architecture, we re-internalized strategic knowledge and accelerated technical roadmaps aligned with business KPIs. Directed technical Post-Merger Integration (PMI) for multiple acquisitions, reducing technical debt from day one.

    • Chief Executive Officer & President | Helexia Agri
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Mandate: Stabilize a distressed €50M revenue acquisition of 12 SPVs and 85 employees acquired through court-ordered proceedings. Impact: Protected the Group's investment by restoring cash discipline and operational cadence within 12 months. I stabilized EBITDA across 12 subsidiaries and secured 40 MWp of operating assets. Results: Rebuilt shareholder and employee trust through a hands-on presence, bridging the gap between executive management and field operations. Restored corporate governance and compliance frameworks to ensure full risk mitigation.

    • Board Member (Non‑Executive Director) | Energis Cloud
      Sep 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Mandate: Strategic advisor and shareholder representative for a high-growth energy SaaS platform (Helexia / Voltalia portfolio). Strategy: Ensured absolute alignment between platform development and shareholder growth objectives. Directed the SaaS value proposition and digital roadmap to maximize market positioning within the global energy sector. Results: Successfully integrated 1,000+ assets and 10,000+ data streams. Scaled platform adoption across EMEA & LATAM while significantly strengthening product architecture, cyber-resilience, and performance.

  • Solar Business Lead & Country Manager (France & Morocco) at Nur Energie
    Mar 2010 - Mar 2016 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Context: British developer of utility-scale solar power plants (CSP & PV) in a high-stakes Mediterranean expansion phase. Activities: Owned the business roadmap and P&L for French and Moroccan markets; directed full-cycle responses for major international tenders (CRE France, MASEN Morocco). Results: Contributed to the strategic TuNur project (cross-border solar export); managed complex stakeholder interfaces across energy policy, grid infrastructure, and international finance.

  • Solar Photovoltaic Engineering Technician (formerly Imerys Toitures) at EDILIANS
    Jun 2007 - Aug 2009 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Context: Industrial group specializing in terracotta tiles diversifying into solar photovoltaic integration. Activities: Performed PV integration studies and technical feasibility assessments for B2B industrial projects. Results: Optimized internal engineering tools and methodologies, and provided high-level technical support, ensuring system reliability and product performance.

  • Solar Photovoltaic Modules Manufacturing Intern at Eurener S.L.
    Apr 2008 - Jun 2008 · 3 mos

    Context: Spanish manufacturer of high-efficiency solar photovoltaic modules. Activities: Supported the commissioning, maintenance, and setup of a new automated manufacturing unit in Alicante. Results: Facilitated production line operations and quality control procedures, gaining early professional immersion in the Spanish energy sector.