Francois
COO/Managing Director - France - iCEO #94487

Experience

International business builder & fixer. Deep experience in technology covering software, hardware and services, in MD/CRO/COO/CMO roles, in growth and turnaround corporate environments, small medium and large. Superstrength in innovation management, strategy/planning, marketing and sales. Key leadership skills: customer obsession, thinking big, delivering results, ownership, developing talents.

Major Achievements

Managed teams 50-700 people strong. Successfully launched, turned around and/or scaled 5 businesses in large and medium sized corporate environnements, doubling or tripling revenue within 2-5 years while bringing businesses to profit when they were not, some even on the verge of bankruptcy. Grateful to have been made Knight of the National Order of Merit by the French government in 2023.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Consumer Goods

Leisure Industry

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, CRO, COO, MD

Sector: Tech (all but fintech), Luxury, FMCG

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: France but open to CH, BE, DE assuming remote flex

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Personal financial investment: 150-350K USD

Countries Covered

France

USA

Operational Competencies

AI strategy (Expert)

DEI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Business development (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)