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Our Philosophy

Acrelec is a global technology company focused on reinventing the customer experience for restaurant and retail brands. Leveraging decades of software, hardware and service expertise, we develop and integrate new platforms that increase customer engagement, optimize efficiency and improve operations. Our 1100 employees around the globe collaborate with our customers and partners to design, create and build the world’s leading smart stores. Never satisfied with the status quo, our passion is in delivering breakthroughs that drive business results.

We Value

Our Philosophy

Acrelec is a global technology company focused on reinventing the customer experience for restaurant and retail brands. Leveraging decades of software, hardware and service expertise, we develop and integrate new platforms that increase customer engagement, optimize efficiency and improve operations. Our 1100 employees around the globe collaborate with our customers and partners to design, create and build the world’s leading smart stores. Never satisfied with the status quo, our passion is in delivering breakthroughs that drive business results.

About Acrelec in numbers

22

Offices

275

Projects

1100

Employees

68

Clients

Board of Directors

Diane Palmquist

PRESIDENT CHAIRPERSON

Bruno Lo-Ré

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Christophe Naillot

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Daniel Tomasescu

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Semi Sdiri

SALES DIRECTOR

Patrick Boulet

INDUSTRIAL DIRECTOR

Toshi Yoshinari

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Michael Williams

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tomoko Fujita

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Ian Jordan

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Martin Rose

NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Acrelec Regions

Julien Gonidec

COO AMERICA

Anna Warren

UK & IRELAND

Benoit Dupuit

FRANCE

Javier Alba

IBERIA & ITALIA

Jürgen Strobl

GERMANY & AUSTRIA

Markku Nopanen

NORDICS & BALTICS

Joska De Jong

BENELUX

Patrick Aubry

INTERNATIONAL & ASIA

Walid Zairi

MIDDLE EAST

Patrick Boulet

JAPAN

Our Story

Acrelec began with the meeting between Jacques Mangeot and Jalel Souissi, two former McDonald’s employees.

 

From a team of just seven employees to where we stand today, Acrelec the inventor of the iconic ordering kiosk, has grown into a global leader in the QSR industry. We now count over 120,000 installations across 70 countries, employ more than 1,200 people, operate two manufacturing plants, two R&D centers, and run a 150-person software division. Our success is built on the same foundation that started it all: a customer-centric mindset, enabling us to move fast and adapt to ever-changing consumer needs.

 

In 2020, Glory Global Solutions invested $223 million in Acrelec equity.
On November 26, 2025, Glory Global Solutions finalized the acquisition of Acrelec, opening a new chapter in our history. The founders leave behind a legacy of innovation and customer focus, a vision that continues to guide our ambitions.

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