A word from the Chairman

Since our foundation in 1969, in the pioneer days of information technology, we have continually looked at our clients' challenges and how we develop our services to tackle those challenges.We have re-invented ourselves several times - as you might expect from an industry as dynamic as ours. However, a few things have not changed. From the start, we have fostered a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and a unique sense of partnership with employees and clients alike.

That culture, in turn, has determined Steria's values: openness, simplicity, creativity, respect and independence.

Adhering to these values has helped to guide Steria's growth and expanded our service offering. Recent developments have been particularly exciting.

We now have a truly integrated delivery model that enables us to combine onshore, nearshore and offshore capacity in the most cost-effective and appropriate mix for your business.We have teams based in Europe and in North Africa, as well as more than 5,000 highly-qualified professionals in India.

But we'll always remain close to you, with locally-based people who build long-term relationships. Only by doing this can we make sure we really understand your business, and anticipate your needs. That balance between client proximity and global delivery is core to our strategy.

We have broadened our portfolio of services so that we can offer you end-to-end solutions - from transformation right through to day-to-day operations. That means that we can not only manage your IT, but also run day-to-day business processes on your behalf.

This leaves you free to focus on strategic decision-making and deliver added value to your organisations. In almost 40 years of doing business, Steria has helped clients to compete - and thrive - despite the vagaries of the economic climate.

Now we can do this for you by providing the expertise and solutions that help you to make the most of your investment in technology. We continually engage in initiatives that tackle pressing contemporary issues such as security and sustainability in order to find ways of helping you address these challenges. And we pride ourselves on daring to push the boundaries of what's possible, in order to propose innovative solutions and different business models that help keep you ahead of the game.

Just as your business is constantly changing to reflect shifting markets and outpace the competition, so is ours. We'll continue to be at your side, bringing our passion and enthusiasm to bear on your business challenges.
 

François Enaud,
Chairman and CEO