Ippon is a Global consulting firm,

who believes that technology is a source of progress for society.

Our strength lies in our ability to work together to meet the strategic, technological and transformational challenges of our clients.
OUR STORY

The term Ippon means 'victory in one move'.
Work with us and make this a reality in your business.

Ippon was founded in France 20 years ago by founder Stéphane Nomis, who happens to be a former member of the French judo team and current Federation President for Judo in France.

2002

Ippon founded by Stéphane Nomis, former member of the French judo team

2006

Launch of Ippon in Nantes, France

2011

Launch of Ippon in Bordeaux, France

2012

Creation of Ippon Hosting

2014

Ippon expands globally with the launch of Ippon USA

2016

Ippon expands into APAC with the launch of Ippon Australia

2017

Launch of the Ippon Foundation and Ippon in Lyon, France

2018

Launch of Ippon in Toulouse, France

2019

Launch of Ippon in Lille, France

2020

Launch of Ippon in Marseille, France and Stéphane Nomis is elected as the President of the French Judo Federation

2022

Launch of Ippon in Strasbourg, France

2023

Launch of Ippon in Tours, France

Leadership

Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.

Our Global Principles

Positive Technology

We're convinced technology is a source of progress for both organisations and community. These values are in our diversity and inclusion initiatives, supported by our Ippon Foundation and BlackBelt Program.
Mockup

Collective Energy

A company driven by team spirit, building up one's self, and a winning culture. These values enable us to meet any challenge within digital transformation and co-construction with our customers.
Mockup

Empowering Transformation

A strategic performance partner to organisations. Our goal is to guide the transformation continuously in large part to the role of our collaborators: technology experts and strategic consultants.

Leadership

Our experienced team of leaders are distributed across APAC, EMEA and USA.
Duncan Banks
Managing Director

Launched Ippon Australia: 2016

Qualifications: MBA, BCom

Gerard Gigliotti
Chief Technology Officer

Joined Ippon: 2017

Qualifications: BInfTech

Sherwin Torres
Chief Experience Officer

Joined Ippon: 2017

Qualifications: MISM/MBA, BBIS/BBus

Raja Jani
Chief Data Officer

Joined Ippon: 2023

Qualifications: MCA, BStats

Stéphane Nomis
Founder & CEO

Founded Ippon: 2002

Qualifications: BE

Duncan Banks
Managing Director - Australia
MD - Australia

Joined Ippon: 2016

Qualifications: MBA, BCom

Romain Lheritier
Managing Director - USA
MD - USA

Joined Ippon: 2014

Qualifications: MBA, MCS

Christophe Meunier
Managing Director - France
MD - France

Joined Ippon: 2019

Qualifications: BE

Geoffray Gruel
Chief Operating Officer
COO

Joined Ippon: 2002

Qualifications: MA

Christelle Verdier
Chief People Officer
CPO

Joined Ippon: 2008

Qualifications: BTS

Sherwin Torres
Chief Experience Officer - Australia
CDO - Australia

Joined Ippon: 2017

Qualifications: MISM/MBA, BBIS/BBus

Raja Jani
Chief Data Officer - Australia
CDO - Australia

Joined Ippon: 2023

Qualifications: MCA, BStats

Gerard Gigliotti
CTO - Australia

Joined Ippon: 2017

Qualifications: BInfTech

Andy Lamora
CTO - USA

Joined Ippon: 2024

Qualifications: MSE, BS

Bertrand Pinel
CTO - France

Joined Ippon: 2003

Qualifications: BE

We’re a team of passionate, excitable digital experts that share a common purpose.

Join Us

Let's create amazing outcomes together.
800+
Consultant Worldwide
100+
Clients Globally
14
Collaboration Hubs
4
Technology Partners
Office Hubs

Melbourne Collaboration Hub

Level 8/607 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Google Maps placeholder image

United States

Richmond

3431 W Leigh St,
Richmond, VA 23230

Washington DC

1100 15th St NW,
Washington, DC 20005

New York

368 9th Ave,
New York, NY 10001

Atlanta

1155 Perimeter Center W,
Atlanta, GA 30338

France

Paris

43 Av. de la Grande Armée,
75116 Paris

Bordeaux

44 All. de Tourny,
33000 Bordeaux

Marseille

68 Rue de la République,
13002 Marseille

Lyon

60 Quai Perrache,
69002 Lyon

Toulouse

1 Pl. de la Bourse,
31000 Toulouse

Nantes

3 All. Susan Brownell Anthony,
44200 Nantes

Lille

16 Pl. du Général de Gaulle,
59000 Lille

Nantes

3 All. Susan Brownell Anthony,
44200 Nantes

Strasbourg

15 Rue des Bouchers,
67000 Strasbourg