Experience

CLIP

• France
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sr. Partner & CFO

  • Nov 2019 - Oct 2022

  Clip.bike is a clean-mobility consumer-tech company with a mission of empowering everyone to adopt biking as their primary choice for urban mobility. By enabling plug & play e-bike functionality on any regular bike at a fraction of cost and complexity compared to e-bikes. Clip has been We’ve been recognized by Fast Company in its 2022 'World Changing Ideas‘ and its 2020 'Best Innovation by Design’ Awards, and named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2020' by TIME Magazine. As full-time CFO… Show more Clip.bike is a clean-mobility consumer-tech company with a mission of empowering everyone to adopt biking as their primary choice for urban mobility. By enabling plug & play e-bike functionality on any regular bike at a fraction of cost and complexity compared to e-bikes. Clip has been We’ve been recognized by Fast Company in its 2022 'World Changing Ideas‘ and its 2020 'Best Innovation by Design’ Awards, and named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2020' by TIME Magazine. As full-time CFO, Implemented 2 fundraising campaigns pre-Seed (2020) and Series Seed (2021). Managed Clip.bike finances (expenses, budget, cashflows, accounting (via Quickbooks), tax filings, and all financial simulations). Responsible for all legal and compliance issues. Managing HR function (leveraging Gusto platform). Engaged in selection of Contract Manufacturer. Oversight of Purchasing. Supervised logistics and selected 3PL US partner. Assessed European market and launch opportunity. Show less Clip.bike is a clean-mobility consumer-tech company with a mission of empowering everyone to adopt biking as their primary choice for urban mobility. By enabling plug & play e-bike functionality on any regular bike at a fraction of cost and complexity compared to e-bikes. Clip has been We’ve been recognized by Fast Company in its 2022 'World Changing Ideas‘ and its 2020 'Best Innovation by Design’ Awards, and named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2020' by TIME Magazine. As full-time CFO… Show more Clip.bike is a clean-mobility consumer-tech company with a mission of empowering everyone to adopt biking as their primary choice for urban mobility. By enabling plug & play e-bike functionality on any regular bike at a fraction of cost and complexity compared to e-bikes. Clip has been We’ve been recognized by Fast Company in its 2022 'World Changing Ideas‘ and its 2020 'Best Innovation by Design’ Awards, and named one of the 'Best Inventions of 2020' by TIME Magazine. As full-time CFO, Implemented 2 fundraising campaigns pre-Seed (2020) and Series Seed (2021). Managed Clip.bike finances (expenses, budget, cashflows, accounting (via Quickbooks), tax filings, and all financial simulations). Responsible for all legal and compliance issues. Managing HR function (leveraging Gusto platform). Engaged in selection of Contract Manufacturer. Oversight of Purchasing. Supervised logistics and selected 3PL US partner. Assessed European market and launch opportunity. Show less



EnAdvance, LLC (Atlanta, New York)

• Founder & CEO

  • Jan 2014 - Oct 2019

  EnAdvance is a Service, Technology and Investment company. EnAdvance seeks to make strategic investment in promising automotive and smart mobility service companies. In early 2019, a senior advisor to a global foreign OEM on its digital platform and mobility play in e-bikes and e-scooters. Took strategic and operational executive roles in two SaaS mobility startups, investing in UPFLEX (2018) and leading YUSOFLEET expansion into the USA (2017). In 2014-2016, through its… Show more EnAdvance is a Service, Technology and Investment company. EnAdvance seeks to make strategic investment in promising automotive and smart mobility service companies. In early 2019, a senior advisor to a global foreign OEM on its digital platform and mobility play in e-bikes and e-scooters. Took strategic and operational executive roles in two SaaS mobility startups, investing in UPFLEX (2018) and leading YUSOFLEET expansion into the USA (2017). In 2014-2016, through its Fleet Advance™ proprietary software solution, EnAdvance launched an innovative vehicle selection optimization services to any private or public organizations with light-duty vehicle fleets. Its clients could benefit from significant savings on their total cost of ownership by making their vehicle selection right. Show less EnAdvance is a Service, Technology and Investment company. EnAdvance seeks to make strategic investment in promising automotive and smart mobility service companies. In early 2019, a senior advisor to a global foreign OEM on its digital platform and mobility play in e-bikes and e-scooters. Took strategic and operational executive roles in two SaaS mobility startups, investing in UPFLEX (2018) and leading YUSOFLEET expansion into the USA (2017). In 2014-2016, through its… Show more EnAdvance is a Service, Technology and Investment company. EnAdvance seeks to make strategic investment in promising automotive and smart mobility service companies. In early 2019, a senior advisor to a global foreign OEM on its digital platform and mobility play in e-bikes and e-scooters. Took strategic and operational executive roles in two SaaS mobility startups, investing in UPFLEX (2018) and leading YUSOFLEET expansion into the USA (2017). In 2014-2016, through its Fleet Advance™ proprietary software solution, EnAdvance launched an innovative vehicle selection optimization services to any private or public organizations with light-duty vehicle fleets. Its clients could benefit from significant savings on their total cost of ownership by making their vehicle selection right. Show less



Upflex

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investing Partner

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  As an active investing partner in Upflex, served as the Chief Network Officer during the initial kick-off phase in 2018, supporting launch of coworking spaces in the Upflex network. Upflex provides a B2B Enterprise Membership program giving them access to a global network of curated workspaces. It is driven to inspire and motivate people, contributing to their happiness and increased performance for our enterprise clients and employees. As an active investing partner in Upflex, served as the Chief Network Officer during the initial kick-off phase in 2018, supporting launch of coworking spaces in the Upflex network. Upflex provides a B2B Enterprise Membership program giving them access to a global network of curated workspaces. It is driven to inspire and motivate people, contributing to their happiness and increased performance for our enterprise clients and employees.



Yuso Fleet

• France
• Software Development

• President YusoFleet North America

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Beginning of 2017, I started the operations of YusoFleet in the US developing the DB of customers taxis/limos, getting marketing campaigns, call follow ups, demos. Already a few big customers in our pipeline in 2017 when at the end of 2017 YusoFleet was acquired Renault-Nissan under their mobility solutions arm. YusoFleet is the most innovative company providing a cloud-based fully automated real-time dispatch solution to today's urban on demand taxi, limo, courier and other delivery… Show more Beginning of 2017, I started the operations of YusoFleet in the US developing the DB of customers taxis/limos, getting marketing campaigns, call follow ups, demos. Already a few big customers in our pipeline in 2017 when at the end of 2017 YusoFleet was acquired Renault-Nissan under their mobility solutions arm. YusoFleet is the most innovative company providing a cloud-based fully automated real-time dispatch solution to today's urban on demand taxi, limo, courier and other delivery companies. Its all-in-one software brings a razor-sharp focus on automatic allocation optimization matched with best industry practices in passenger/drivers booking apps, payments, and driver/vehicle management. Show less Beginning of 2017, I started the operations of YusoFleet in the US developing the DB of customers taxis/limos, getting marketing campaigns, call follow ups, demos. Already a few big customers in our pipeline in 2017 when at the end of 2017 YusoFleet was acquired Renault-Nissan under their mobility solutions arm. YusoFleet is the most innovative company providing a cloud-based fully automated real-time dispatch solution to today's urban on demand taxi, limo, courier and other delivery… Show more Beginning of 2017, I started the operations of YusoFleet in the US developing the DB of customers taxis/limos, getting marketing campaigns, call follow ups, demos. Already a few big customers in our pipeline in 2017 when at the end of 2017 YusoFleet was acquired Renault-Nissan under their mobility solutions arm. YusoFleet is the most innovative company providing a cloud-based fully automated real-time dispatch solution to today's urban on demand taxi, limo, courier and other delivery companies. Its all-in-one software brings a razor-sharp focus on automatic allocation optimization matched with best industry practices in passenger/drivers booking apps, payments, and driver/vehicle management. Show less



Nissan Americas

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• VP, Strategic Planning Brazil & Canada

  • Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  Negotiations with various states in Brazil a $2 bil+ incentives package for new Nissan manufacturing plant in Brazil which led to Rio de Janeiro Sate selection; directed the establishment a new HQ in Rio and selection of future locations for a new R&D facility and warehouses in Brazil.

• VP Corporate Planning, Program Management, Americas Electric Vehicle Business Unit

  • Nov 2008 - Mar 2011

  As America's project leader, successfully prepared and executed the launch of the first mass-market 100% electric Nissan Leaf in the US in 2010/11. Sales reached 10,000 in 2011 positioning as the leading electric/plug-in vehicle in the US. We created an innovative customer experience for online reservations and ordering. We also established more 25+ partnerships with utilities and states/municipalities across the US and Canada to enhance the awareness of the Leaf and explain the new… Show more As America's project leader, successfully prepared and executed the launch of the first mass-market 100% electric Nissan Leaf in the US in 2010/11. Sales reached 10,000 in 2011 positioning as the leading electric/plug-in vehicle in the US. We created an innovative customer experience for online reservations and ordering. We also established more 25+ partnerships with utilities and states/municipalities across the US and Canada to enhance the awareness of the Leaf and explain the new technology and its advantages to consumers. Managed all existing and new Vehicles Programs of Nissan / Infiniti North America lineup, ensuring volume and profits over their life cycles. Managed the Environmental practices, including monitoring fuel economy & CO2 Nissan USA portfolio compliance

• General Manager - Light Commercial Vehicles BU

  • Apr 2006 - Oct 2008

  Responsible for directing the Strategic Plan, leading the Nissan's LCV entry into India, and forming strategic partnership with other manufacturers (OEMs) in the recently consolidated Nissan LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles) Business Unit (BU). Piloted the LCV Breakthroughs for 5-yr strategic plan (2008-2012) to double LCV sales, making NIssan the world leader in LCVs and the most profitable BU within Nissan. To support the growth: - Led negotiation with Ashok Leyland in India… Show more Responsible for directing the Strategic Plan, leading the Nissan's LCV entry into India, and forming strategic partnership with other manufacturers (OEMs) in the recently consolidated Nissan LCV (Light Commercial Vehicles) Business Unit (BU). Piloted the LCV Breakthroughs for 5-yr strategic plan (2008-2012) to double LCV sales, making NIssan the world leader in LCVs and the most profitable BU within Nissan. To support the growth: - Led negotiation with Ashok Leyland in India to set up a $500m manufacturing / technology JV to penetrate the Indian market. We set up the JV in an innovative way respecting the strengths of the partners by creating 2 JVs, one for manufacturing and one for engineering. We also optimized the proposed line-up by leveraging existing Nissan LCV worldwide portfolio. Given that the structure was so strong, the partnership has been a success with 4 models launched and despite the global economic crisis of 2009/10. - Conducted partnership with Japanese, European and US OEMs to buy or sell vehicles for cross-badging opportunities to expand the BU sales.

• Director Business Planning

  • Feb 2004 - Mar 2006

  Oversaw 3-year strategic & financial plan, and improved the planning process at NCI Promoted and got approval for the introduction of a small SUV (XTrail) and a small car in 2004 and 2006 which were the first time the Canadian lineup would differ from the US lineup.

• Head of Finance NMAC

  • Feb 2002 - Jan 2004

  Responsibility for Financial Analysis/Budgeting & Planning, and Remarketing Finance. Presented the $360m NMAC Operating Profit budget to Nissan CEO & CFO



General Motors

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sr. Manager Business Development - eGM

  • Feb 2000 - Jan 2002

  Developed new Internet based business models for e-GM (newly created Business Unit): - Developed the business model for SmartAuction, the B2B remarketing internet auction of GM fleet and lease vehicles; In its 1st year, the savings reached a total of $20m - Found an innovate sponsorship by connecting dedicated GM pages from the newly launched eBay Motor site, as we became the first OEM at that time to leverage the reach offered by such a major e-commerce player.

• Manager - New York Treasurer's Office

  • Feb 1997 - Jan 2000

  3 Rotations in the famous GM NYTO finance rotational program: Commodities & FX trading; Overseas Debt/Equity financing; Worldwide Pension Funding & Analysis.



Cegelec

• France
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Sr.Engineer

  • Mar 1990 - Jul 1995

  Contract Manager at Cegelec (former CGEE Alsthom) - managed electromechanical project of a Turn-key Hydropower plant (US$80 million), and the final phase of turn-key diesel power plant in Mauritania. Prior experience as Software Engineer at Cegelec in charge of developing Man-machine interface software for Control & Supervision of a plant Chinese Thermal plant (1.5 year until end 1988) Contract Manager at Cegelec (former CGEE Alsthom) - managed electromechanical project of a Turn-key Hydropower plant (US$80 million), and the final phase of turn-key diesel power plant in Mauritania. Prior experience as Software Engineer at Cegelec in charge of developing Man-machine interface software for Control & Supervision of a plant Chinese Thermal plant (1.5 year until end 1988)



Alstom Group (Cegelec/CGEE do Brasil)

• Engineer

  • Dec 1988 - Feb 1990

  Submitted tenders for mini power plants to Brazilian private cement or orange producers Submitted tenders for mini power plants to Brazilian private cement or orange producers