Experience

Invest in Provence by Provence Promotion

• France
• Government Relations Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director - Foreign Direct Investment

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France



University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Guest Lecturer

  • Jun 2020 - Present

  Région métropolitaine de Salt Lake City



Invest in Côte d'Azur - Team Nice Côte d'Azur

• France
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Business Development Manager & Head of Strategic Partnerships

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2020

  Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

• Head of International Networks

  • 2015 - Jun 2020

  Nice Area, France Boost the trade and accelerate the FDI program of our amazing region. At the edge of business diplomacy, trade, and foreign direct investment, I have the pleasure of leading the international expansion strategy of the Côte d’Azur. Set-up an international playground for foreign companies interested in entering the EMEA and help the most promising tech companies of my ecosystem in their international expansion. With the ambition to accelerate the international development… Show more Boost the trade and accelerate the FDI program of our amazing region. At the edge of business diplomacy, trade, and foreign direct investment, I have the pleasure of leading the international expansion strategy of the Côte d’Azur. Set-up an international playground for foreign companies interested in entering the EMEA and help the most promising tech companies of my ecosystem in their international expansion. With the ambition to accelerate the international development program of the Côte d’Azur, I lead the transformation of the sister city agreement program of the area. This agreement facilitates strategic global partnership with booming places around the world to create fast connection tracks between incubators, accelerators, universities, companies, cities, states. Our visibility is my priority. I also have the responsibility to promote my region and its expertise during professional events and summits around the globe where I put our strategy and vision on stage. Key words of my daily responsibilities: Help and assist FDI enter Europe-France / Boost trade / Create strategic partnerships / Hunt FDI during tech events / Participate in panels to promote a region-country



Invest in Côte d'Azur - Team Nice Côte d'Azur

• France
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Unit Manager

  • 2002 - 2014

  Nice Area, France Leading the targeting strategy of the whole FDI agency was among my key achievements. I was in charge of detecting, seeking, and tracking the most prosperous start-ups and SMEs around the globe. I developed an in-house a database to track companies. This tool has grown to include 3,000 promising tech companies at the edge of expansion into Europe/France. Regarding the FDI program of the agency, I focused primarily on IT software, mobile, and internet companies. More than 120… Show more Leading the targeting strategy of the whole FDI agency was among my key achievements. I was in charge of detecting, seeking, and tracking the most prosperous start-ups and SMEs around the globe. I developed an in-house a database to track companies. This tool has grown to include 3,000 promising tech companies at the edge of expansion into Europe/France. Regarding the FDI program of the agency, I focused primarily on IT software, mobile, and internet companies. More than 120 companies located or relocated to the area, leading to the creation of 1,800 high-value jobs in our tech communities. Key words of my daily responsibilities: FDI program strategy, detect start-ups and SMEs at the edge of international development, attend tech events and venture capital summits, set-up btb meeting campaigns to promote business establishment and increase the tech community. Show less



Sophia Antipolis

• France
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • 1998 - 2002

  Nice Area, France As business development manager of the #1 science park in Europe (2,230 companies, 36,300 jobs, and 63 different nationalities), I had the responsibility to help real estate investors, tech companies, foreign academic programs, research labs, and trade missions connect with their peers and develop partnerships and synergy in the European hotbed of technology. With a deep portfolio of technology and IP, my main responsibility was to offer and promote this playbook to foreign investors… Show more As business development manager of the #1 science park in Europe (2,230 companies, 36,300 jobs, and 63 different nationalities), I had the responsibility to help real estate investors, tech companies, foreign academic programs, research labs, and trade missions connect with their peers and develop partnerships and synergy in the European hotbed of technology. With a deep portfolio of technology and IP, my main responsibility was to offer and promote this playbook to foreign investors, young entrepreneurs, VCs, and business angel networks. Show less



Kingdom Holding Company

• Saudi Arabia
• Investment Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• "Miracle" Manager

  • 1998 - 1999

  Cannes Area, France I had the responsibility to manage the logistical aspects of the kingdom group and the Alwaleed bin talal family in Cannes and in different places in Europe. I had the pleasure to manage/prepare/organize top notch meetings. The various scopes of my responsibilities, including the logistical aspects, helped me develop my personal skills and meet the goals of high-quality services designed for a global leader and his family



Royal Mougins Golf Resort

• Regional Sales Manager

  • 1998 - 1999

  Cannes Area, France I was in charge of developing a luxury real estate program on the Côte d’Azur, where I managed the commercialization of 30 luxury villas located in one of the top 5 golf courses in Europe. My role was to commercialize properties, annual memberships, and increase the golf course’s visibility towards billionaires and business leaders around the globe.



Winterstick Snowboards

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager EMEA

  • 1995 - 1998

  Greater Salt Lake City Area After my studies, I helped this company and its previous owners to return to the snowboard industry and launch a full range of boards and products in Europe. I created and accelerated a business pipeline in Europe and opened the 1st office of this American company in Europe/France/Côte d’Azur.