François
Business Development Director - France - iCEO #8096

Experience

1) VP Sales and Marketing of a French PC manufacturer. Main achievements: national and international distribution network, direct channel of over 150 employees, setting-up subsidiaries in UK, Germany and Spain. 2) Sotware house, General Manager : Created and managed Software House. This took me to merge and acquire a total of 10 companies: 3 in France, 3 in Spain and 4 in Italy.

Major Achievements

1)Concerning the French PC manufacturer : from January 1982 to end 89, revenues went up from nil to €M125. 2)Sotware house, General Manager : During this period revenues went up from nil to 20€ million, international teritorial contribution was 65% of total revenues, with a profitability of 5% after taxes.

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Electronics

IT/Computer Hardware

Software

Telecommunications

Media

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO, Managing Director, VP Sales

Sector: editors, peripherals,

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Paris

Countries Covered

France

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Expert)

Acquisition and shadow management (Expert)

New product or service launch (Expert)

Geographical expansion (Expert)

Company rescue or turnaround (Expert)

Close down or sell off (Expert)

Pre or post investment audit (Expert)