Nicolas D.

Founder & CEO at Sea 4 Earth
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Niort, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, FR
Languages
  • English Full professional proficiency
  • Korean Limited working proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Elementary proficiency

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Patrice Gibier

Efficace, pragmatique, systématiquement orienté résultats et impacts Clients, Nicolas démontre un engagement et une force de persuasion très impressionnants. Son ouverture au monde lui permet également d'appréhender aisément les environnements multi-culturels.

Nicolas Mey

For the couple of years during when I worked under the management of Mr Durand, Mr Durand shown a strong focus in bringing new vision and momentum to the local organisation in Russia enabling it to be more agile and dynamic. He managed by pushing the walls, challenging everyone, setting clear indicators and taking difficult decision to make the organisation ready for facing the economical crisis that was hitting Russia at that time. Personally, i found in Mr Durand a honest and straight in his words but open minded person ready to listen and share his view in order to onboard everyone in his mission. Nicolas Mey

Pavel Kondratiev

Nicolas and I worked together more then 2 years , while he took the position of country chief executive. I recognized Nicolas as an high level professional and I would always recommend him to any company that want to have modern approaches in management applying lean and other sort of creative approaches wether to maintain or to develop or completely change the existing company structure. Nicolas absolutely capable person to take any sort of risky situations or gross initiatives and work it out within very short period of time.

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Experience

    • Food and Beverage Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder & CEO
      • Nov 2022 - Present

      AN INTEGRATED VISION OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION OF CULTIVATED MACRO-ALGAE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN FOOD CONSUMPTION www.sea4earth.com AN INTEGRATED VISION OF THE AGRO-INDUSTRIAL TRANSFORMATION OF CULTIVATED MACRO-ALGAE FOR SUSTAINABLE HUMAN FOOD CONSUMPTION www.sea4earth.com

    • United States
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Seed Investor
      • 2019 - Present

      1nHealth exists to fill clinical research studies. We do this in a class leading way across two key parameters: cost per enrollment efficiency and capacity to deliver the highest enrollment volumes. The way we deliver these outcomes is from three key drivers: our technology, our expertise, and our dedication to exceeding our client's expectations. We do this because we care deeply about our ability to create impact...to patients, to the clinical research community, and to the advancement… Show more 1nHealth exists to fill clinical research studies. We do this in a class leading way across two key parameters: cost per enrollment efficiency and capacity to deliver the highest enrollment volumes. The way we deliver these outcomes is from three key drivers: our technology, our expertise, and our dedication to exceeding our client's expectations. We do this because we care deeply about our ability to create impact...to patients, to the clinical research community, and to the advancement of human health. Contact info: 1nhealth.com/ Show less 1nHealth exists to fill clinical research studies. We do this in a class leading way across two key parameters: cost per enrollment efficiency and capacity to deliver the highest enrollment volumes. The way we deliver these outcomes is from three key drivers: our technology, our expertise, and our dedication to exceeding our client's expectations. We do this because we care deeply about our ability to create impact...to patients, to the clinical research community, and to the advancement… Show more 1nHealth exists to fill clinical research studies. We do this in a class leading way across two key parameters: cost per enrollment efficiency and capacity to deliver the highest enrollment volumes. The way we deliver these outcomes is from three key drivers: our technology, our expertise, and our dedication to exceeding our client's expectations. We do this because we care deeply about our ability to create impact...to patients, to the clinical research community, and to the advancement of human health. Contact info: 1nhealth.com/ Show less

    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Entrepreneur - consulting
      • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Switzerland
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sustainability Advisor
      • Aug 2022 - Nov 2022

      Understand how the regulatory corpus on the companies’ sustainability due diligence (European Taxonomy, CSDD, CSRD, standards, etc.) will translate into obligations and commitments for companies whose ESG strategy must be aligned with the sustainable development goals set by Europe. Analyze the major changes that this will entail as well as the companies’ level of understanding and preparation. Deduce the immediate and future needs in terms of advice and expertise. Understand how the regulatory corpus on the companies’ sustainability due diligence (European Taxonomy, CSDD, CSRD, standards, etc.) will translate into obligations and commitments for companies whose ESG strategy must be aligned with the sustainable development goals set by Europe. Analyze the major changes that this will entail as well as the companies’ level of understanding and preparation. Deduce the immediate and future needs in terms of advice and expertise.

    • Norway
    • Public Safety
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Change Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Jun 2022

      o The Det Norske Veritas group is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Norway. DNV delivers a large portfolio of BtoB services in conformity compliance. o Change management with optimization of the present Management System Certification business model, from sales to operations + Coaching of the new Area Manager. o DNV Korea achieved a significant profitability improvement for 2021 & YTD 2022. the new sales organization is in place and a… Show more o The Det Norske Veritas group is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Norway. DNV delivers a large portfolio of BtoB services in conformity compliance. o Change management with optimization of the present Management System Certification business model, from sales to operations + Coaching of the new Area Manager. o DNV Korea achieved a significant profitability improvement for 2021 & YTD 2022. the new sales organization is in place and a profitability calculator has been developed. The newly recruited Area Manager now gained full command of the activity perimeter. Show less o The Det Norske Veritas group is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Norway. DNV delivers a large portfolio of BtoB services in conformity compliance. o Change management with optimization of the present Management System Certification business model, from sales to operations + Coaching of the new Area Manager. o DNV Korea achieved a significant profitability improvement for 2021 & YTD 2022. the new sales organization is in place and a… Show more o The Det Norske Veritas group is an international accredited registrar and classification society headquartered in Norway. DNV delivers a large portfolio of BtoB services in conformity compliance. o Change management with optimization of the present Management System Certification business model, from sales to operations + Coaching of the new Area Manager. o DNV Korea achieved a significant profitability improvement for 2021 & YTD 2022. the new sales organization is in place and a profitability calculator has been developed. The newly recruited Area Manager now gained full command of the activity perimeter. Show less

    • Czechia
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • COO
      • Feb 2020 - Jul 2020

      o Coskhouse is a co-living Digital Marketplace in BtoC o Optimization of sales and operations management. Crisis management during the first Covid wave. o Coskhouse is a co-living Digital Marketplace in BtoC o Optimization of sales and operations management. Crisis management during the first Covid wave.

    • Singapore
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

      o RegAsk is a startup delivering in BtoB automated regulatory compliance answers in the food, cosmetics, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. o Definition of the services development strategy by targeted sectors and countries. Launched the web platform development project and automated AI regulatory compliance solution. Preparation for globalization thanks to the LEAN approach and processes standardization. o RegAsk is a startup delivering in BtoB automated regulatory compliance answers in the food, cosmetics, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. o Definition of the services development strategy by targeted sectors and countries. Launched the web platform development project and automated AI regulatory compliance solution. Preparation for globalization thanks to the LEAN approach and processes standardization.

    • Netherlands
    • Executive Search Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Principal
      • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

      o Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search company o Coordination and services development for the French companies & recruitments in Central Europe. Produced a study report on the French companies’ recruitment difficulties for the Czech market. o Pedersen & Partners is a leading international Executive Search company o Coordination and services development for the French companies & recruitments in Central Europe. Produced a study report on the French companies’ recruitment difficulties for the Czech market.

    • Mexico
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Aug 2016 - Jan 2018

      Central Europe: 280 FTE / 10 Offices / €15 million REV o Managed the country managers and P&L for each country. Optimization of business processes to achieve objectives in terms of revenue, profitability and development dynamics. o At the same time, defined the development strategy for food services in 7 key countries in Europe.

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Sep 2014 - Aug 2016

      COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: 240 FTE / 14 offices / €14 million Management of all services in Industry, HSE, Construction, Certification, Government Services & International Trade. Management of teams that have been united around a common transformation and development vision. o Conducted a complete change management of Bureau Veritas Russia in terms of operational organization, recruitment and business development strategy >> 32% organic growth 2016 vs 2015; o Improved overall… Show more COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: 240 FTE / 14 offices / €14 million Management of all services in Industry, HSE, Construction, Certification, Government Services & International Trade. Management of teams that have been united around a common transformation and development vision. o Conducted a complete change management of Bureau Veritas Russia in terms of operational organization, recruitment and business development strategy >> 32% organic growth 2016 vs 2015; o Improved overall profitability by optimizing processes across all businesses, implementing efficiency control tools and a mutualization policy >> 770% increase in profitability, 2016 compared to 2015; o Tenders management, contract negotiations, launching and monitoring of major construction and industrial projects such as: - 2017: Dynamo Moscow project = 6.5 million USD. Supervision contract for the reconstruction of the historic stadium + construction of 5 new high-rise buildings including a 5-star hotel; - 2017: Gas processing complex project with Lukoil Uzbekistan of more than 40 million USD in assistance with construction supervision, HSE and control of supply specifications;

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Mar 2014 - Sep 2014

      Director for the European Transportation Dangerous Goods Technical Center European technical center covering the worldwide demand for certificates of conformity for transport of hazardous materials containers. o Establishment of the European technical center to centralize and control the issuance of certificates allowing a sustainable resumption of this activity and an improvement in the quality of services;

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

      o Managed and restructured the agencies: Paris area, Normandy, Picardy and Centre o Defined the new development and management model, more in line with the industrial realities of the market o Developed and deploy production and sales means and tools o Took over several risky contracts in terms of management, customer relations and profitability

    • Lean Manager
      • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

      Project McKinsey & Bureau Veritas on LEAN management deployment o Trained & coached divisions managers though LEAN management; o Implemented tailored best practices and mutualized solutions; o Achieved LEAN management and managerial efficiency implementation in 4 different agencies in France for the historical Bureau Veritas activities;

    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jun 2008 - Dec 2011

      COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: 47 FTE / 3 offices / 10 M€ Bureau Veritas Korea General Management for Industry & Certification services In charge of the catering services development strategy for Bureau Veritas Asia with the development of services in Korea, Indonesia and China o Conducted a complete change management in terms of operational organization, recruitment and business development strategy >> 112% organic growth between 2008 & 2011; o Improved profitability by… Show more COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: 47 FTE / 3 offices / 10 M€ Bureau Veritas Korea General Management for Industry & Certification services In charge of the catering services development strategy for Bureau Veritas Asia with the development of services in Korea, Indonesia and China o Conducted a complete change management in terms of operational organization, recruitment and business development strategy >> 112% organic growth between 2008 & 2011; o Improved profitability by optimizing processes in all business lines and implementing cost control tools >> profitability increased by 59% between 2008 & 2011; o Defined the acquisition strategy resulting in the acquisition and integration of a company in the field of food safety and testing and hygiene; o Recruited and trained the new General Manager of Bureau Veritas Korea.

    • Spain
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer
      • Jan 2006 - May 2008

      COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: SPRIM is a health-focused consulting agency with an integrated service model to manage all stages of product research and development in life sciences and human health. SPRIM Korea = 6 FTE / 1 office / nearly €1 million in Food Safety, Health Products, Health Claims, Crisis Management. o Realized a reorientation of the company's services o Opened and managed a new branch in Indonesia o Increased the turnover from 0 to more than 1 million euros COUNTRY CHIEF EXECUTIVE: SPRIM is a health-focused consulting agency with an integrated service model to manage all stages of product research and development in life sciences and human health. SPRIM Korea = 6 FTE / 1 office / nearly €1 million in Food Safety, Health Products, Health Claims, Crisis Management. o Realized a reorientation of the company's services o Opened and managed a new branch in Indonesia o Increased the turnover from 0 to more than 1 million euros

    • General Quality Manager
      • Nov 2004 - Jan 2006

      Carrefour Korea: Set up the Quality Division for Carrefour South Korea: o Developed the selection and quality control system for all Private Brand suppliers; o Developed the stores' internal and external audit system for food hygiene and safety controls; o Set up the management for 100% of customer complaints; o Reorganized and trained the human resources associated with the project (40 people); o Has set up the consumer call center and crisis… Show more Carrefour Korea: Set up the Quality Division for Carrefour South Korea: o Developed the selection and quality control system for all Private Brand suppliers; o Developed the stores' internal and external audit system for food hygiene and safety controls; o Set up the management for 100% of customer complaints; o Reorganized and trained the human resources associated with the project (40 people); o Has set up the consumer call center and crisis management; o Launched the first Quality Line on premium fresh products; Show less Carrefour Korea: Set up the Quality Division for Carrefour South Korea: o Developed the selection and quality control system for all Private Brand suppliers; o Developed the stores' internal and external audit system for food hygiene and safety controls; o Set up the management for 100% of customer complaints; o Reorganized and trained the human resources associated with the project (40 people); o Has set up the consumer call center and crisis… Show more Carrefour Korea: Set up the Quality Division for Carrefour South Korea: o Developed the selection and quality control system for all Private Brand suppliers; o Developed the stores' internal and external audit system for food hygiene and safety controls; o Set up the management for 100% of customer complaints; o Reorganized and trained the human resources associated with the project (40 people); o Has set up the consumer call center and crisis management; o Launched the first Quality Line on premium fresh products; Show less

    • Commercial & Marketing Director
      • Aug 2002 - Nov 2004

      French caviar production and distribution company o Has set up a clear commercial and marketing differentiation on the product; o 2002 - 2003: sales multiplied by 2 o 2003 - 2004: sales multiplied by 3 o Signed major partnerships and succeeded in promoting this new product to French haute cuisine. French caviar production and distribution company o Has set up a clear commercial and marketing differentiation on the product; o 2002 - 2003: sales multiplied by 2 o 2003 - 2004: sales multiplied by 3 o Signed major partnerships and succeeded in promoting this new product to French haute cuisine.

    • France
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Quality Manager
      • Jan 1999 - Jul 2002

      o Has set up catalog price management and tender management system; o Carried out the development and implementation of the Fresh Departments toolbox; a training and management tool that has become a reference throughout Asia; o Has set up catalog price management and tender management system; o Carried out the development and implementation of the Fresh Departments toolbox; a training and management tool that has become a reference throughout Asia;

    • Exchange Student
      • Sep 1997 - Jul 1998

      o Applied research within the National University of Yosu (10 months); o First foreign student to integrate this university; o Was awarded the title of best foreign student in South Korea by the Rotary Club International for 1998; o Applied research within the National University of Yosu (10 months); o First foreign student to integrate this university; o Was awarded the title of best foreign student in South Korea by the Rotary Club International for 1998;

Education

  • École Polytechnique
    EMBA
    2020 - 2022
  • Technical University of Munich
    factory 4.0 certification
    2021 - 2021
  • École Polytechnique
    Executive Master, New Technologies, Innovation, Research and Management
    2020 - 2021
  • ESA Angers: Food Engineer School
    Engineer's degree, Soil Science and Agronomy, General
    1997 - 2002

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