Jean-François Cuzon

Jean-François Cuzon is the founder and CEO of Pixel sur Mer, a leading company providing advanced technological solutions for competitive sailing, yachting, shipping, defense, and aeronautics. With more than 25 years of experience in ocean racing and a world championship title in the 470 class (1999), he has long combined high-level athletic performance with engineering expertise. He also brings over 20 years of experience in engineering, embedded electronics, and complex onboard systems.

He graduated from INSA in 2001 after completing a dual curriculum in elite sports and engineering. After his studies, he joined Michel Desjoyeaux’s Mer Agitée team, contributing to major offshore racing projects. He later became part of the Areva Challenge team in Valencia for the 32nd America’s Cup, working as a systems and navigation engineer during the early Louis Vuitton Cup regattas.

In 2008, he founded Pixel sur Mer with the ambition of bringing innovative, data-driven technologies to professional sailing and beyond. Today, Jean-François also sails aboard the Wally V, continuing to blend technical excellence with his passion for navigation.