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Francois's Profile

  • PositionBusiness Development Director
  • NationalityFrance
  • Home countryFrance

Experience

MD & VP International Strategic Business Development

Major Achievements

Director for commercial BU Europe, Russia & CIS Objectives: to set-up and grow the new telecom division with operators, broadcasters, integrators & retailers clients. > Heading local BU P&L (50 people) > Responsible for the full commercial chain from strategy, busdev, closing, forecast, delivery to after-sales > Defining & executing commercial strategy for both CPE and E2E Video & Voice Systems (HW, SW, Services) > Creating a reliable confident relationship with partners and customers > Facing 3 different market cycles: conquest phase 2002-05, maturity 2006-07 & 2008’s crisis Results: Turnover: €60m from scratch (90% CPE & 10% IPTV network). Delivery: 1m products and 2-3 new E2E systems per year in 20 countries.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet
Electronics
IT/Computer Hardware
Software
Systems Integration
Telecommunications

Professional Objectives

Function: Executive Functions, VP, CxO, Adviser
Sector: Telecom or electronic supplier, Military, Aerospace, operator
Interim Manager: Yes
Permanent Position: Yes
Operational: Yes
Availability: Full time
Prefered Locations: Paris, London, any place in Europe, USA, China

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

China
Dubai
France
USA

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)
Business development (Expert)
New product or service launch (Expert)
Geographical expansion (Expert)
Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)
Pre or post investment audit (Professional)
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Nationality

France

Home Country

France

Availability

Full time

Education

Technical & Sciencist MSc from ESME (1993) and EMBA at ESSEC business school (2012-2013)

Languages

English, French, Russian

Management Experience

More than 15 years

Company Size

Start-up, SMB, Multinational

Interim Manager

Yes

Founder or Co-Founder

Yes

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