Benoît Vedel, Aimsun - Improving Urban Environments by Shaping Traffic and Movements - Paris Olympics 2024

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In episode 34, Ian talks with Benoît Vedel the Managing Director for Aimsun France to discuss the role of digital mobility solutions in transforming urban environments towards sustainability including their role with Paris City for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In this conversation, he emphasises the importance of data collection, digital twins and modelling in urban planning, particularly in the context of increasing urban populations and behavioural change in transportation. The discussion also touches on the impact of technology on mobility, the significance of ESG goals, and the future direction of Aimsun in creating interconnected urban models. Benoît shares personal insights on work-life balance, influences, and his vision for a sustainable future.
Benoît Vedel is Managing Director for Aimsun France. Based out of Paris, Benoît leads the team in supporting Aimsun clients, guaranteeing excellence in project delivery and promoting Aimsun’s digital mobility strategy in France.

Benoît is a SupAero / ISAE engineer with training in finance, strategy and business management. He has deep experience in strategy consultancy, product management, business development and team leadership. His previous positions at Aéroports de Paris and SITA have provided a strong background in High Tech, solution-oriented business models and a focus on customer value proposition

Aimsun provides digital solutions for smart, sustainable mobility across all modes of transport. The team designs and creates digital twins dedicated to road traffic management, planning and real time operation

The Aimsun portfolio supports clients' decision-making process for urban mobility transformation projects and improves traffic operations with real-time traffic forecasting and simulation.

Aimsun provides services to around 100 clients in France, such as cities, government bodies, local communities, highway operators, airport authorities, public transport authorities and transport companies. The Aimsun portfolio provides clients with concrete benefits for traffic management: Flow Management, Decarbonization, Infrastructure Cost Efficiency (Investment & Operation), Active Mobility and Safety.

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Podcast Credits

• Host: Ian Ginn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-ginn/)
• Co-host: Frankie Spagnolo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankie-spagnolo-8534482a/)
• Editor: Rebecca Ginn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-ginn-86218414a/)