Patrice
Business Development Director - France - iCEO #58777

Experience

30 y experience in Hi-Tech Industry over more than 50 countries Management, Marketing and Technical expertise. Got used to operate within US organization Got used to understand and communicate in multicultural environment French citizen, resident in Taiwan and Korea (10y) & Germany (2y) International Network (agent / Distributors) over 60+ countries (including all Europe)

Major Achievements

Manager & Decision maker with clear understanding of the economical realities; I’ve been International Executive Sale Director Member of steering committee of US international Group (300MUSD/ 1200+p), Marketing & Sales VP of Hi-Tech Chinese company, and 20+ year within Thales group, Strategist with exceptional business development and strategic alliance acumen I’ve captured new export and home markets thanks to long term partnership and Transfer of Technology and extended the core business of the company to minimize market fluctuation impacts. International Business Development Expert I’ve established a long term relationship with top industrial partners/ distributors and agents in more than 40 countries. Accomplished negotiator I’ve written and negotiated more than 100 Hi-tech technical proposals (including TOT contract) and negotiated the commercial and contractual terms more than $500 millions contracts System Engineering Expert Manager I have more than 20 years within hi-tech engineering environment and have very wide technical background from design to production.

Industry Sector Competencies

Systems Integration

PPE Personal Protective Equipment

Aerospace

Defense

Software Asset Management

Professional Objectives

Function: Executive Business Officer

Sector: Defense, Aeronautics, PPE, All government market segment

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: France, South Korea, Tawain, Asia, others

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

France

Germany

South Korea

Taiwan

Operational Competencies

Business development (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Professional)