The managers of Cantoche bring a high level of expertise in Avatars and in the development of Living Actor™ tools and services. They oversee a team of highly experienced associates who work in sales, services, technology development, and research.
Benoît MOREL - CEO & co-founder
Benoît is President and CEO of Cantoche. He leads the operation of the parent company in France and is in charge of international business development and marketing for mobile markets including the USA, Asia, and Latin America.
Benoît is a visionary and expert in the field of 3D embodied agents, or avatars, with more than 18 years of experience. After he created Cantoche, he became increasingly known for his expertise in "agents", and is widely sought after to participate in research networks in Europe and the US exploring mid- and long term trends of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and mobile telephony. Benoît co-founded Cantoche after 10 years at Radio France as an audio engineer. Benoît discovered character animation and 3D technology in the early 90’s while working in the video game Industry. He contributed to the release of the very first 3D real time video games for Infogrames, Michelin, and Sony.
Benoît is a visionary and expert in the field of 3D embodied agents, or avatars, with more than 18 years of experience. After he created Cantoche, he became increasingly known for his expertise in "agents", and is widely sought after to participate in research networks in Europe and the US exploring mid- and long term trends of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) and mobile telephony. Benoît co-founded Cantoche after 10 years at Radio France as an audio engineer. Benoît discovered character animation and 3D technology in the early 90’s while working in the video game Industry. He contributed to the release of the very first 3D real time video games for Infogrames, Michelin, and Sony.
Emmanuel AMOURETTI - CEO delegate
Emmanuel is in charge of sales and business development for Cantoche in France and in Europe. Emmanuel has 6 years experience leading business development missions for innovative companies.
After 2 years with Altran as a business manager, he participated in the launch of the branch of the American company Vicinity in Europe, focusing on marketing and sales. He joined Cantoche in April 2001 as head of sales and was promoted to delegate CEO in 2006. Emmanuel has an engineering background and graduated from HEC MBA in 1999.
After 2 years with Altran as a business manager, he participated in the launch of the branch of the American company Vicinity in Europe, focusing on marketing and sales. He joined Cantoche in April 2001 as head of sales and was promoted to delegate CEO in 2006. Emmanuel has an engineering background and graduated from HEC MBA in 1999.
Laurent ACH - CTO
Laurent manages Cantoche’s technical team that engages in research and development of the Living Actor™ software suite. He leads the implementation of software solutions, tools, and services.
After graduating as a software engineer from Ecole Centrale de Lyon in 1990, Laurent worked in the Simulation and Virtual Reality Group of THALES for more than 10 years. Later he was in charge of 3D visualization technologies at Visiospace. Before joining Cantoche Laurent managed the technical requirements of mobile phone operators at SAGEM Communication.
After graduating as a software engineer from Ecole Centrale de Lyon in 1990, Laurent worked in the Simulation and Virtual Reality Group of THALES for more than 10 years. Later he was in charge of 3D visualization technologies at Visiospace. Before joining Cantoche Laurent managed the technical requirements of mobile phone operators at SAGEM Communication.
Justine PLESSIER - Project Director
Justine has a 9 years experience in managing multimedia projects. Justine leads the professional services staff and coordinates the implementation of Living Actor™ solutions for customers.
After she graduated with a Masters degree in Management, Justine led the editorial, media, and ergonomic development of numerous multimedia projects including working for Havas Interactive (on the Multimedia Larousse Encyclopedia). Justine joined Cantoche in early 2001. She is responsible for implementing customers’ projects from the early conceptual stages to the final delivery of the whole Living Actor™ solution to the customer.
After she graduated with a Masters degree in Management, Justine led the editorial, media, and ergonomic development of numerous multimedia projects including working for Havas Interactive (on the Multimedia Larousse Encyclopedia). Justine joined Cantoche in early 2001. She is responsible for implementing customers’ projects from the early conceptual stages to the final delivery of the whole Living Actor™ solution to the customer.