Auphan is an entrepreneur and technology leader with global experience in Europe, the USA and the Asia-Pacific region. As COO of Proton and former CEO of search engine Qwant, he has driven innovation. He founded Cosmian, a deep-tech cryptography company, and led companies to successful acquisitions. His career includes leadership roles in enterprise software, cybersecurity and connected health. With a Master's degree in Computer Science from CentraleSupélec, Raphaël combines technical expertise with strategic leadership.