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Strategic Development Director EMEA
Incubateur Creative ValleyStrategic Development Director EMEA
Jan. 2019 - Sep. 2022Paris 13, Île-de-France, France · HybridCreative Valley is an organization operating innovation centers across France and Asia Pioneered and managed the "Soft-landing" service for Asian (Singapore, South Korea) and European (Italy, Germany) startups, facilitating their establishment in France. Initiated and executed the "Open Innovation ETI" program, fostering collaborations between startups and 10 mid-sized enterprises, driving mutual growth and innovation. Conducted comprehensive strategic analyses leading to the development of three innovation centers in Africa (DER and PTN in Senegal, JFN IT in Cameroon), expanding our global innovation footprint.
Senior Manager Strategy Business Development
MeetScribeSenior Manager Strategy Business Development
Jun. 2018 - May. 2019Région de la baie de San Francisco · RemoteMeetScribe is a smart meeting assistant that automates the meeting and post meeting process. Advised the founder on corporate sales strategy. Developed and optimized service offerings and pricing to enhance market positioning. Spearheaded lead generation efforts to cultivate a robust pipeline. Managed key projects to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
Advisory Board Member
VadR NetworkAdvisory Board Member
Feb. 2018 - Nov. 2018San Francisco Bay Area
Founders Program Member
STATION FFounders Program Member
Jul. 2017 - Jul. 2019Paris Area, France
Founder & CEO
VRTUOZFounder & CEO
Dec. 2014Paris Area, France · HybridFounder of VRTUOZ, an innovative VR platform for events and virtual tours, increasing engagement through immersive experiences. Solution selected in the France 2030 program. Spearheaded the launch of VRTUOZ, a cutting-edge VR platform endorsed by France 2030, revolutionizing hybrid events, digital galleries, and virtual tours to boost user engagement. Served prestigious clients including Théâtre du Chatelet, a top luxury watch brand, JC Decaux Airport, and Saint Gobain, delivering bespoke immersive experiences. Innovated a B2B service suite within VRTUOZ, creating: Interactive 3D VR tours for a renowned Swiss luxury watch manufacturer & Virtual tour experiences for JC Decaux Airport, enhancing their advertising display impact. Fostered development in the Cultural and Creative Industries by offering a VR platform with synced real and virtual scenes and ambisonic audio and by establishing a 3D capture studio and pioneering AI-driven content generation. Conducted strategic R&D partnerships with Telecom SudParis, Théâtre du Chatelet, and IRCAM. Successfully secured €1M in financing through public grants, debt, and equity contributions.
VP of Sales & Distribution
Wagram MusicVP of Sales & Distribution
Jan. 2004 - Jul. 2014Paris Area, FranceAs the VP of Sales & Distribution at Wagram Music, a leading independent music distributor in Europe, I spearheaded the development and implementation of a dynamic sales strategy to navigate the industry's shift towards digital formats including retail, download, and streaming Developed and implemented a sales strategy to address the industry's evolution to digital formats, including retail, download, and streaming. Designed and executed sales and marketing strategies both in France and internationally. Managed and enhanced the performance of a 41-member sales team. Established and grew a distribution network across various countries. Led the digital transformation and restructuring to adapt to market changes. Reformed the economic and social models to support business evolution. Forged strategic partnerships with leading digital platforms like Deezer, Spotify, iTunes, and Google. Delivered a 2014 turnover of €50 million, with 20% attributed to exports.
Head of Sales Backoffice & Digital Distribution
Wagram MusicHead of Sales Backoffice & Digital Distribution
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2003Paris Area, FranceSupervised the comprehensive management of sales operations for optimal efficiency. Organized services essential to the sales cycle, streamlining the process. Managed a diverse team, including 6 sales administration staff and 4 e-media specialists. Ensured strict adherence to the pricing policy across all sales operations. Monitored invoicing activities and executed follow-ups for any outstanding payments. Analyzed and tracked sales performance to guide future strategic initiatives.
Sales Controller
Wagram MusicSales Controller
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2002Paris Area, FranceMonitored and controlled sales activities to optimize performance. Recommended strategies for sales and marketing to achieve predetermined goals. Analyzed sales indicators to provide insights for strategy refinement.
Head Of Customer Service & Partnerships
BoxmanHead Of Customer Service & Partnerships
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2001Paris Area, FranceBoxman was a premier pan-European online music retailer Established and nurtured partnerships with independant record companies in France. Conducted diligent follow-ups with clients and suppliers to ensure robust and enduring relationships.
Assistant Label Manager
VirginAssistant Label Manager
Mar. 1998 - Oct. 1998Paris Area, FranceContributed to the marketing efforts for labels associated with iconic artists such as Daft Punk, Jeff Mills, Stardust, Chemical Brothers, and Plastikman. Gained substantial experience in music marketing and artist promotion, understanding the dynamics of effective strategies in the electronic music industry.

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