# Marie-Véronique Lacaze

> Marie-Véronique Lacaze is Witbe’s co-founder, president and chief executive. After a career in PC sales, networking and the leadership of French business internet provider Oléane, she co-founded Witbe with Jean-Michel Planche in 2000. Based in the New York area, she has helped develop an international business testing digital services from the user’s perspective and led it through its 2016 public listing.

- **Role:** Co-founder, President & CEO at Witbe
- **Organizations:** Witbe, Oléane, France Télécom
- **Nationality:** French
- **Education:** Lycée Paul Sabatier
- **Known for:** Co-founded Witbe in 2000., Led Witbe as president and chief executive at its 2016 Alternext listing., Recognised by the FEED Honours List 2024 in the Pioneering Women category.

## Career timeline

- **1980s** — Worked in corporate PC sales in France before moving into services and establishing a networking business.
- **Early 1990s** — Joined Oléane with most of her colleagues; became managing director and worked on commercial development alongside Jean-Michel Planche.
- **1998** — Oléane was acquired by France Télécom; Lacaze subsequently worked on team integration.
- **2000** — Left France Télécom and co-founded Witbe with Jean-Michel Planche.
- **2014** — Became Witbe’s president and chief executive.
- **2016** — Rang the Euronext opening bell with Planche on 18 April for Witbe’s Alternext listing.
- **2019** — Remained board chair when Mathieu Planche was appointed managing director.
- **2024** — Received a FEED Honours List People’s Choice Award in the Pioneering Women category.
- **2026** — Identified as president and chief executive in an October EasyBourse interview.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Witbe in 2000.
- Led Witbe as president and chief executive at its 2016 Alternext listing.
- Recognised by the FEED Honours List 2024 in the Pioneering Women category.
- Helped develop Witbe’s international video testing business; the company reported more than 300 customers in 50 countries in June 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — In a 6 October EasyBourse interview, Lacaze discussed real-device video testing, AI-assisted workflows and the objective of combining growth with profitability.
- **2026-04** — Her public LinkedIn activity included thanking visitors and colleagues after NAB Show 2026.
- **2025-01** — Witbe announced her FEED Honours List 2024 People’s Choice recognition on 16 January.

## Links

- Website: https://www.witbe.net/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-v%C3%A9ronique-lacaze-35393bb

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