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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Born'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |13 October 1934<br>Grenoble, France
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Died'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |15 March 2016 (aged 81)<br>Grenoble, France
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| style="width: 30%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |'''Occupation'''
| style="width: 70%; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 5px;" |Entrepreneur, Businessman
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'''Serge Kampf''' (13 October 1934 – 15 March 2016) was a French entrepreneur and the founder of '''Capgemini''', a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation. Renowned for his visionary leadership, Kampf transformed the company into one of the world’s top IT and business consulting firms.<ref>https://www.capgemini.com/news/inside-stories/sporting-parallels/</ref>

== Early Life and Education ==

Born in Grenoble, France, Serge Kampf had Swiss roots. He pursued dual degrees in law and economics. After an unsuccessful attempt to join the École nationale d'administration, he began his career in 1960 at the French Ministry of Telecommunications. He later joined Bull, a French computer manufacturer, where he worked until 1967.<ref>https://www.capgemini.com/news/press-releases/capgemini-turns-50/</ref>

== Founding Capgemini ==

In 1967, Kampf founded '''Sogeti''' (Société pour la gestion et le traitement de l'information) in Grenoble. His strategic vision led to rapid growth through major acquisitions:

* In 1973, Sogeti acquired a majority stake in '''CAP''' (Centre d'analyse et de Programmation).
* In 1974, it acquired the U.S.-based '''Gemini Computer Systems'''.

These mergers resulted in the formation of '''CAP Gemini Sogeti''' in 1975, later renamed '''Capgemini'''. The company went public in 1985 and joined France’s CAC 40 index in 1988, establishing its presence as a multinational leader in IT services.<ref>https://www.capgemini.com/about-us/transforming-sports/world-rugby/</ref>

== Passion for Rugby and Philanthropy ==

Serge Kampf was a lifelong supporter of rugby and used his influence and resources to promote the sport in France. Both Capgemini and Sogeti were major sponsors of clubs such as '''FC Grenoble Rugby''' and '''Biarritz Olympique'''. He also served as honorary president of the '''French Barbarians''' team.

In 2011, he personally donated €500,000 to rescue '''CS Bourgoin-Jallieu''' from bankruptcy. His philanthropic contributions extended beyond sports—he supported education and healthcare initiatives. A lecture hall at the Grenoble Institute of Neuroscience was named in his honor for his support during its development.<ref>https://www.capgemini.com/news/press-releases/outstanding-start-ups-from-the-uk-france-canada-and-sweden-win-capgeminis-innovatorsrace50/</ref>

== Legacy ==

Serge Kampf passed away on 15 March 2016 in his hometown of Grenoble at the age of 81. He was honored as a '''Commander of the Legion of Honour''', one of France’s highest civilian recognitions. Kampf is remembered as a visionary who revolutionized the IT services industry in Europe and globally, while also dedicating his wealth and influence to public causes.<ref>https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-capgemini-group-loses-its-founder-serge-kampf-1934-2016-300236641.html</ref>

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