Innovation and Technology Director - GS1 France

Xavier Barras graduated in Information Systems from the Compiègne Technical University in Sévenas. Since 2007 he has been the Innovation and Technology director of GS1 France. After managing the GS1 training division, he has focused on improving information technology. He is a specialist in automatic ID systems and intercompany information sharing. He also managed the structuring and development of the RFID activity and traceability networks withinGS1 France.

For 10 years he has participated in the international standardization work on RFID and bar codes and Commission Member (Chairman since 2003) for the AFNOR (French Agency for Standardization). He is also a member of the administrative council for the RFIB National Centre and the EuraRFID-CITC.