Cédric Jadoul: "Technology does not replace humans, it amplifies them"

For many years, Fujitsu Luxembourg has been supporting the country's major organizations, both public and private, in their technological transformations. The company has been able to evolve with the times, driven today by a new generation of leaders who place people, innovation and concrete impact at the heart of their priorities. At their head, Cédric Jadoul fully embodies this dynamic. He has also built Fujitsu Luxembourg's strategy and digital portfolio, helping to position the company as a key player in the Luxembourg market.

Cédric arrived at Fujitsu nearly twenty years ago and has built his career path through experiences, projects and responsibilities. Curious, committed and deeply connected to the challenges of his clients, he successively held strategic positions in the fields of digital, delivery and innovation, before being appointed Managing Director in 2023, succeeding Marc Payal.

His vision of the profession is clear: to make technology a useful and accessible lever for transformation. For him, innovation only makes sense if it meets concrete needs, improves the user experience and strengthens collective performance. More than tools, he talks about culture, collaboration, and the ability to make organizations evolve from the inside. He sees technology as a catalyst for continuous improvement, at the service of people.

1. If you had to explain your job to a child, what would you say?

My job is a bit like a video game in which there are quests to complete, tools to advance faster and, sometimes, complex puzzles to solve. I help companies choose the right IT tools, automate boring tasks, and avoid mistakes that can waste time or energy. I don't create games, but I build solutions that make their daily lives easier, more efficient, and smarter. And as in any good game, each level you complete makes the next one a little more ambitious.

2. In another life, what job would you have had?

I would have joined a Formula 1 team as an engineer. Working on the shape of the cars, the air flows, the pressure, the turbulence... Looking for the perfect balance between engine, chassis, rider and track is a technical balance that fascinates me. I've always been fascinated by the idea that a simple aerodynamic adjustment can decide a podium, or even the balance of a season. In my job, today, I find a little bit of that: the balance of details, the optimization of each parameter, even if it's not on a circuit.

3. Which iconic personality inspired you and what question would you ask them?

Steve Jobs has always inspired me with his ability to create bridges between technology, design and emotion. He had this clear vision of what people were going to want before they even knew it. This mix of radicality, simplicity and intuition has marked me from the beginning. I would ask him a simple question: "If you had to rethink artificial intelligence today, what would you start with?", because deep down, the issue is not only technological, it is human, and he understood that before anyone else.

4. What advice would you have for those who are just starting out in tech?

My advice: learn to learn. Be curious, keep your feet on the ground, and surround yourself with brilliant people. Never hesitate to ask questions - as Confucius says so well: "The man who asks a question is stupid for five minutes, the one who does not ask one is stupid all his life."

In 2001, only engineers knew how to code. In 2024, AI is writing code and it's the soft skills that make the real difference. Don't be afraid to make mistakes: this is often where success begins.

Key anecdotes:

01. One day, my daughter said to me very seriously: "Your job is to call others, isn't it?" She wasn't entirely wrong. As a leader, I spend a lot of time on calls, but behind these conversations, there are decisions, vision, transformations to move forward.

02. As a child, I spent hours in the garage taking apart electronic objects. My dream? Build KITT, Knight Rider's smart car. I was far from succeeding, but this desire to make humans and machines dialogue has never left me.