Vincent Klingbeil

EDG

Founder & President

Biography

A graduate of Paris II Panthéon-Assas University with a Master’s degree in Law, holder of the CAPA qualification (Paris Bar), and a Master’s degree in Management from Audencia Business School (formerly ESC Nantes), Vincent Klingbeil began his career in 2007 as a corporate lawyer at White & Case. His entrepreneurial mindset, commercial acumen, and passion for innovation quickly led him to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. After contributing to the launch of several start-ups, he co-founded Amétix in 2011, a digital transformation consulting firm combining digital expertise, technical assistance, and HR support services. In just five years, the company grew to nearly 500 employees before being successfully acquired by La Poste Group in 2018. In 2019, Vincent Klingbeil partnered with Éric Bismuth, founder and CEO of Montefiore Investment, to create European Digital Group (EDG). European Digital Group is a services group specializing in digital acceleration and Tech, Data, and AI transformation, with a mission to help organizations sustainably improve their performance. Under his leadership, EDG has experienced rapid growth and today brings together more than 2,600 professionals across approximately 30 specialized companies. In 2023, the group reached a major milestone in its development by completing an LBO transaction. As part of this operation, Latour Capital joined the shareholder base alongside Montefiore Investment to support the group’s next phase of expansion, both in France and internationally. Alongside his executive responsibilities, Vincent Klingbeil is actively involved in the French entrepreneurial and digital ecosystem. He also serves as a board member of AFER (Association Française d’Épargne et de Retraite), one of France’s leading savers’ associations. Committed to fostering economic development and entrepreneurship, he is a member of several international networks of business leaders and entrepreneurs, including Choiseul 100 and YPO. Each month, he hosts Le Tech Show, a fully digital program inspired by major late-night talk show formats, where he interviews entrepreneurs, executives, and influential figures shaping the economy of tomorrow. In recognition of his commitment to economic development, innovation, and French entrepreneurship, Vincent Klingbeil was awarded the title of Knight of the National Order of Merit (Chevalier de l’Ordre national du Mérite) in 2025.