Claranova, a leading global technology company, announces the appointment of Eric Gareau as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Gareau succeeds Pierre Cesarini, who is leaving the company.
Mr. Gareau has been General Manager of Avanquest, the software publishing and distribution division of Clara-nova, since 2021. He successfully led Avanquest’s transition to a subscription sales business model, making company the main contributor to Claranova’s operating income, and has demonstrated real leadership qualities.
Mr. Gareau joined Claranova in 2018 upon the acquisition of Lulu Software (PDF), of which he was CEO since its creation in 2009. He brings more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles in software and consumer goods sales and marketing. A Canadian citizen, Mr. Gareau, 51, is a graduate of the University of Quebec in Montreal. Mr. Gareau will also remain General Manager of Avanquest and will move with his family to Paris later this year.