Paul Henry
CEO - France - iCEO #47776

Experience

Visionary Entrepreneur and Senior Executive with more than 13 years’ experience in the field of IT/Telecommunications, having successfully developed and managed entities from the start-up phase through to international growth, change and turnaround, within extremely competitive international marketplaces, not forgetting the launching of an IPO in Sweden.

Major Achievements

CEO and majority shareholder Fully licensed telecom carrier in Sweden for fixed and mobile services, as well as for Internet broadband services to private customers and SMEs. Very creative company, having successfully launched global disruptive mobile services, attaining 24% in growth in 2008. Initial investor and co-founder, main shareholder and member of the executive board. Key Achievements • Created a company in Sweden with significant market shares in telecommunication niches, in direct competition with giant rivals • Established the initial founder & management team • Structured and implemented four major services, including their technological, operational, marketing and financial aspects • Created a team-based/customer-based corporate culture • Launched an IPO on the Stockholm Stock Market in June 2007 • Negotiated the acquisition of a competitive company and a merger with a key Swedish player

Industry Sector Competencies

E-Commerce/Internet

Software

Telecommunications

Mobile Software

Consumer Goods

Private Equity

Professional Objectives

Function: CEO,Interim Management,VC Partner

Sector: IT, Telecom, Private Equity, VC

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Any

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

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)