Claire Calmejane
Claire Calmejane
CEO
CAILEG
Biography
Claire Calmejane is the CEO of CAILEG, an advisory and business angel investment company. She actively contributes to non-profits such as Hub France AI and the HEC Research Committee. With over 20 years of experience in fintech and digital transformation, Claire previously served as Chief Innovation Officer at Société Générale, where she scaled the digital business from 3% to 30%, led an AI team targeting €500 million in value, and founded SG Ventures with €400 million for startup investments.
Her career includes leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group, where she drove digital innovation, and Capgemini Consulting, where she supported financial institutions in technology transformations. Passionate about diversity in STEM, Claire mentors women entrepreneurs and supports startups through Leia Capital. A graduate of EPITA in AI and HEC Paris, she brings a global perspective, having worked across the US, UK, NL, and France, delivering growth and innovation with operational excellence.