Exotec redefines global leadership with two strategic appointments, accelerating its mission to build a performance-driven and inclusive culture across international markets.
Exotec, the global specialist in warehouse robotics, has announced two key executive appointments to support its international expansion and reinforce its commitment to innovation, inclusion, and performance.
Renata Spada joins as Chief People Officer, while Aurelie Clerquin has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance. These appointments come at a pivotal moment for Exotec, as the company accelerates its global footprint – particularly in the United States – by investing in talent development and performance management frameworks.
Expanding beyond its European origins is central to Exotec’s long-term growth strategy. Both Spada and Clerquin bring deep experience from global organisations, making them instrumental in driving the next phase of the company’s evolution.
Clerquin has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance at Exotec, following nearly two years as Head of Financial Planning & Analysis within the company’s finance team. During this time, she has played a key role in shaping Exotec’s financial strategy, bringing clarity, rigor, and forward-thinking leadership to the team.
Before joining Exotec, Clerquin spent ten years at global bio-pharma company Roquette, where she held several senior finance roles, including Head of Commercial & Corporate Controlling. Her experience across international markets and strategic finance has been valuable for the company’s continued global growth.
Spada joins Exotec following a career spanning over 20 years in Human Resources and 10 years in Finance and Legal. She has held leadership roles at major French energy companies Engie and EDF, and international firms Price Waterhouse, Lafarge, and Snap-on Tools.
At Engie, Spada most recently served as Group Vice President for Talent Acquisition, Employer Branding, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), overseeing a global hiring scope of more than 16,000 recruits annually.
In the role, she spearheaded a major cultural transformation by designing and executing Engie’s global DEI strategy, with a cornerstone of this effort being the “Fifty-Fifty” initiative – an ambitious program aimed at achieving gender parity among the company’s 30,000 managers by 2030.
Under her leadership, the initiative drove a 10-point improvement in gender parity metrics over four years and positioned Engie as the top-ranked company among France’s largest publicly listed firms for gender balance best practices in 2024.
Aurelie Clerquin, EVP of Finance at Exotec, added: “After two years of rapid growth in the company, I am honoured to continue my journey at Exotec to contribute even more to achieving our strategic ambitions.
“My priorities are guiding us towards our long-term goal of an initial public offering, and ensuring we continue capitalising on the growth markets, like the US, that we’re already benefiting from.
“I’m confident that I can leverage the team’s talents to drive innovation, performance, and value creation.”
Renata Spada, Chief People Officer at Exotec, said: “I’m thrilled to join Exotec at such a pivotal moment of global growth, where innovation and inclusion go hand in hand. The company’s industry-leading product and strong cultural foundation offer an incredible platform to build on.
“My focus will be on expanding that culture internationally, attracting top talent, and crafting a strategy that empowers people across borders. I’m committed to shaping a performance-driven culture that aligns individual growth with business success. “I’ve always believed that diversity drives excellence, and I’m proud to be part of a company that places people at the heart of its transformation.”
About Exotec: Exotec is a global warehouse robotics company powering the world’s largest brands. The company combines the best of hardware and software to offer elegant warehouse robotic systems that drive operational efficiency, add resiliency, and improve working conditions for warehouse operators. 50+ industry-leading brands including Gap Inc, Carrefour, Decathlon, and UNIQLO trust Exotec to improve their operations across 200+ sites worldwide.