Summary
Hugo Geissmann is a seasoned founder and CEO with 14 years of experience building product, tech and AI consultancy Thiga from Paris to serve European businesses, governments and non-profits. He specializes in helping organizations shift to responsible product operating models that make technology a strategic differentiator. Beyond leading Thiga, Hugo co-organizes major product leadership events and conferences in France, cultivating the regional product community and connecting practitioners with executives. He brings hands-on experience from earlier ventures like Xebia Studio and teaches product management methods (Lean Startup, Design Thinking, Agility), reflecting a blend of practice, mentorship and evangelism. Known for positioning product culture as a lever for positive change, he pairs strategic vision with a craftsman’s focus on execution and quality. An unexpected detail: his background spans engineering studies across France and Australia, which informs his international perspective on product and tech leadership.
14 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
IMT Atlantique
College, Lycée, Prépa, College, Lycée, Prépa at Lycée Janson de Sailly
Product Manager, Product Manager at Thiga Academy