As of 1 July 2025, Matthieu Quyollet has taken on the role of Chief Financial, Strategy and Transformation Officer at Eurostar. 

A graduate from Sciences Po Paris and former student of ENA (Ecole Nationale d’Administration), Matthieu Quyollet joined Eurostar in 2023 after serving as Deputy Managing Director of Thalys from 2019 to 2022. From 2023 to 2025, he led the merger between Thalys and Eurostar, an unprecedented merger of two cross-border railway companies. Born in 1981, he has 15 years of experience in strategy and transformation, both in France and internationally. 

As a member of Eurostar's Executive Committee, Matthieu Quyollet will be responsible for supporting the group's growth during a key phase in its development, as Eurostar embarks on the largest investment programme in its history, marked in particular by the acquisition of a new fleet. 

He will also be responsible for steering Eurostar's strategy to consolidate its position as the leader in sustainable rail travel across Europe, during a rapidly changing environment, due to strong demand and increased competition. 

He will also lead on transforming the group to enhance its efficiency and performance to ensure a sustainable value creation for Eurostar's customers, shareholders and employees. 

‘Matthieu's expertise and knowledge of Eurostar will be decisive assets in strengthening performance and supporting Eurostar's transformation in a market marked by strong ambitions and increased competition,’ said Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar.  

‘I look forward to working with all the Eurostar teams to accelerate our growth, increase efficiency and deliver long-term value to our customers, shareholders and colleagues,’ said Matthieu Quyollet.